Rory McIlroy has already made observation about the fairways and greens at Shinnecock ahead of the US Open

Rory McIlroy, currently competing at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, has shared early observations about Shinnecock Hills ahead of the 2026 US Open, noting that the fairways are 'very generous.' McIlroy enters the upcoming third major of the 2026 season having already won The Masters in April, successfully defending his title. The US Open is scheduled to take place at Shinnecock Hills later in June 2026.