What score indicates a tough test in the US Open? The modern standard suggests under par

The 126th U.S. Open is being held at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York, one of America's toughest golf courses. The article explores what score constitutes a genuine test at the U.S. Open, with the modern standard suggesting that under par is the benchmark for a difficult championship. The piece references Arnold Palmer's famous 1960 comeback at Cherry Hills, where he overcame a seven-shot deficit heading into the final round, as a historical reference point for U.S. Open scoring.