US Open braces for a tough and windy Shinnecock Hills

The 126th U.S. Open is set to be played at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York, with wind conditions posing a major concern for both players and USGA officials. John Bodenhamer, the USGA's chief competitions officer, described excessive wind as 'problematic,' referencing previous tournaments at the venue where wind and heat rendered the greens nearly unplayable. The final practice day on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, briefly offered calm conditions, but wind quickly returned to the historic Long Island course.