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USGA make change to the greens at Shinnecock not seen at a US Open for 31 years

The USGA used conservative pin locations and watered the greens to maintain playability during high winds. These adjustments resulted in greens described as soft and slow. Wyndham Clark eventually won the tournament.

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New details specify that the USGA watered the greens and used conservative pin locations.

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  1. USGA Adjusts Shinnecock Hills Greens for 2026 U.S. Open

    The USGA used conservative pin locations and watered the greens to maintain playability during high winds. These adjustments resulted in greens described as soft and slow. Wyndham Clark eventually won the tournament.

    What's confirmed:

    • The USGA implemented conservative course adjustments at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club to counter high wind forecasts.
    • Wyndham Clark won the 2026 U.S. Open.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The greens at Shinnecock Hills were soft and slow during the 2026 U.S. Open.
    • The USGA planned a tougher setup for Saturday.
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  2. USGA Adjusts Shinnecock Hills Greens for 2026 U.S. Open

    The USGA modified the greens at Shinnecock Hills prior to the start of the tournament. This move follows lessons learned from the 2018 event. Organizers aimed for a conservative setup to ensure playability amid high winds.

    What's confirmed:

    • The USGA modified the greens at Shinnecock Hills before Thursday morning's start.
    • This adjustment is the first of its kind at a US Open in 31 years.
    • USGA chief championships officer John Bodenhamer stated they learned a great deal from the 2018 U.S. Open experience at Shinnecock Hills.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Gusts of up to 40 mph were expected during the opening round.
    • The USGA used syringing to adjust the course for winds.
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  3. USGA Alters Shinnecock Greens for 126th US Open

    The USGA modified the greens at Shinnecock Hills before Thursday morning's start. This adjustment is the first of its kind at a US Open in 31 years. Officials hope to avoid previous course management failures.

    What's confirmed:

    • The USGA implemented a change to the greens at Shinnecock Hills not seen at a US Open in 31 years.
    • The USGA admitted to a significant course change before the tournament started Thursday morning.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The change is intended to prevent the course issues seen during the 2018 event.
    confidence 80%

  4. USGA Modifies Shinnecock Hills Greens for 2026 U.S. Open

    The USGA has implemented a change to the greens at Shinnecock Hills not seen at a U.S. Open in 31 years. This move comes as weather forecasts predict increasing wind throughout the week. Officials aim to avoid the course issues experienced during the 2018 event.

    What's confirmed:

    • The USGA made a change to the greens at Shinnecock Hills not seen at a U.S. Open for 31 years.
    • Wind is forecast to build throughout the week at Shinnecock Hills.
    • The U.S. Open was previously held at Shinnecock Hills in 2018.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The weather forecast threatens to make the golf course unplayable.
    • The USGA is using syringing to tame the course.
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