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Organizers adjusting U.S. Open course for winds, 'syringing'

Course organizers increased green speeds and adjusted the setup for Saturday's play. Higher winds arrived during the third round, including one gust of 40 miles per hour. These changes follow an initial period where greens were described as soft and slow.

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What changed

The USGA shifted from a softer setup to a tougher configuration for the third round.

Live updates

  1. USGA Toughens Shinnecock Hills Setup for Third Round

    Course organizers increased green speeds and adjusted the setup for Saturday's play. Higher winds arrived during the third round, including one gust of 40 miles per hour. These changes follow an initial period where greens were described as soft and slow.

    What's confirmed:

    • The 2026 U.S. Open is being held at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island.
    • Wyndham Clark holds the lead heading into the weekend.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Greens gained at least an extra six inches of speed for the third round.
    • One wind gust of 40 miles per hour was recorded on Saturday.
    • Wyndham Clark shot a 6-under 64 to set the lowest opening round record at this venue.
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  2. USGA Implements Extreme Course Measures for 126th U.S. Open

    The USGA is adjusting the Shinnecock Hills setup to avoid the conditions of previous tournaments. Efforts include slowing green speeds and using light watering on putting surfaces. Hole locations are being set to account for strong winds.

    What's confirmed:

    • John Bodenhamer, the USGA chief championships officer, announced the use of slower green speeds and light watering of putting surfaces.
    • Hole locations are being adjusted to account for strong and unpredictable winds.
    • The 126th U.S. Open is being held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wyndham Clark won the 2026 U.S. Open by battling brutal winds.
    • There are concerns regarding potentially severe putting conditions in Southampton.
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  3. USGA Modifies Shinnecock Hills Course for Wind

    The 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills starts Thursday. Organizers are adjusting the course setup and using syringing to manage high winds and maintain playability.

    What's confirmed:

    • The 2026 U.S. Open is being held at Shinnecock Hills.
    • Course changes were prompted by weather concerns.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wyndham Clark held a four-stroke lead through 36 holes.
    • Scottie Scheffler is seeking a career grand slam.
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  4. USGA Adjusts Shinnecock Hills Setup to Combat High Winds

    The USGA is modifying the U.S. Open course setup at Shinnecock Hills due to a forecast of high winds. Officials began altering plans last Friday to maintain playability. These adjustments include a proactive watering and syringing protocol.

    What's confirmed:

    • The U.S. Open is being held at Shinnecock Hills.
    • The USGA began altering the course setup last Friday after the wind forecast worsened.
    • The event faces a forecast of high winds.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The current wind forecast could make the previous edition of the event at this course look like a breeze.
    • The first round concluded early with second-round tee times delayed by 15 minutes.
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  5. USGA Implements Syringing and Slower Greens at Shinnecock Hills

    The USGA is using a proactive watering and syringing protocol to maintain playability at the U.S. Open. These measures aim to combat 30 mph winds and avoid previous course setup failures. Green speeds have been reduced to 10 on the Stimpmeter.

    What's confirmed:

    • The USGA is using a proactive watering and syringing protocol at Shinnecock Hills.
    • Green speeds are slowed to 10 on the Stimpmeter to combat 30 mph winds.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The USGA used conservative pin locations to keep the course playable.
    • The USGA watered the greens to maintain playability.
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  6. USGA alters Shinnecock Hills setup for wind, 'syringing' ahead of 2026 U.S. Open

    The USGA is modifying the Shinnecock Hills course to mitigate expected high winds and prevent green wilt, following lessons from the 2018 U.S. Open. Adjustments include conservative course setups and syringing greens to maintain playability. Organizers aim to avoid past criticism of course conditions. Wind remains a primary concern for players and officials.

    What's confirmed:

    • The USGA is syringing greens at Shinnecock Hills to prevent wilt and ensure fair play, following past course criticism.
    • Organizers have implemented conservative course adjustments to counter high wind forecasts for the 2026 U.S. Open.
    • USGA officials cited lessons learned from the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills to inform current preparations.
    • High winds are a major concern, with organizers taking proactive steps to mitigate their impact on play.
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