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US Open officials out to avoid issues that plagued Shinnecock Hills’ past

The USGA used conservative pin locations and watered the greens to ensure playability. This is the sixth US Open held at Shinnecock Hills. Tournament play continued Sunday as Wyndham Clark's lead shrank.

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New data confirms this is the sixth US Open hosted at the venue.

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  1. USGA Manages Shinnecock Hills Conditions for Sixth US Open

    The USGA used conservative pin locations and watered the greens to ensure playability. This is the sixth US Open held at Shinnecock Hills. Tournament play continued Sunday as Wyndham Clark's lead shrank.

    What's confirmed:

    • Shinnecock Hills is hosting its sixth U.S. Open.
    • The USGA watered the greens and used conservative pin locations to maintain playability.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wind conditions shifted after a calm Wednesday morning during the final day of practice.
    • Wyndham Clark's lead diminished during Sunday play.
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  2. USGA modifies Shinnecock Hills conditions for 126th U.S. Open

    The USGA watered the greens and used conservative pin locations to maintain playability. These steps aim to avoid previous controversies at the venue. Tournament play continued Sunday as Wyndham Clark's lead diminished.

    What's confirmed:

    • The USGA watered the greens and used conservative pin locations to keep Shinnecock Hills playable.
    • Wyndham Clark's six-shot lead shrank to one after five holes on Sunday.
    • John Ryan Celiberti, the USGA's assistant director of U.S. Open championships, expects the course to return to normal in August.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Some fans criticized the USGA for making the greens too soft after the first round.
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  3. USGA Seeks to Avoid Past Controversies at Shinnecock Hills

    Officials for the 126th U.S. Open are attempting to prevent the course conditions from becoming uncontrollable. This effort follows controversies during previous events at Shinnecock Hills. Some fans have already criticized the USGA for making the greens too soft after the first round.

    What's confirmed:

    • The 126th U.S. Open is being held at Shinnecock Hills.
    • Tournament organizers are working to avoid issues and controversies that occurred during previous U.S. Opens at Shinnecock Hills.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Winds at Shinnecock Hills could turn the tournament into a survival test.
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