2026 U.S. Open: Early Shinnecock Saturday chaos: A five-putt, 35 mph gusts and a ball rolling on the green

The third round of the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on June 20, 2026, got off to a chaotic start, with players battling 35 mph wind gusts that caused extreme difficulty on the greens, including at least one five-putt and a ball rolling across the putting surface on its own. USGA CEO Mike Whan appeared on 'Live From' to discuss the challenges the organization faces in setting up the course under such demanding conditions. The brutal weather has made Saturday's round particularly eventful early on.