Who’s got the game for Shinnecock? We break down the U.S. Open favorites, major storylines, and the epic showdown brewing between Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
The Scheffler Sweepstakes: Career Grand Slam on the Line
Rory’s Redemption Arc? Or More Shinnecock Heartbreak?
Shinnecock Hills: It’s Not Your Average Park Course
- Nowhere to miss: Seriously. The fairways and greens might look big from a distance, but the actual playable areas? They’re minuscule. You step off line, and you’re in deep, deep trouble.
- Firm and fast: Expect it to be playing like that. That means spin control is king. You need to land the ball where you want it, and it needs to stop. No easy rides here.
- Second shots are everything: With the fairways potentially wider now, the emphasis shifts even more to your approach game. Can you hit it close? Can you give yourself birdie looks? Or are you just trying to survive and make par?