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The 126th U.S. Open brings golf's toughest national championship back to Shinnecock Hills, a classic Long Island venue where wind, firmness and patience can shape the leaderboard.

Dates18-21 June
VenueShinnecock Hills
LocationSouthampton, NY
Field156 players
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Quick Facts

Championship dates18-21 June 2026
Edition126th U.S. Open
CourseShinnecock Hills Golf Club
CitySouthampton
OrganizerUSGA

Championship Snapshot

major
Field strength
156
Course severity
Very high
Travel pull
High
Qualifying story
Big

Why It Matters

US
National open testThe U.S. Open is built to identify complete control: driving, recovery, patience and scoring discipline.
Major
SH
Shinnecock historyShinnecock Hills is one of the USGA's founding clubs and hosts the championship for the sixth time.
Venue
LI
Long Island logisticsSouthampton travel, rail capacity and local accommodation become part of the event story.
Travel

Week Structure

18
Round 1The full field starts the championship.
Start
19
Round 2Cut day narrows the field for the weekend.
Cut
20
Round 3Moving day sets the Sunday pressure points.
Move
21
Final roundThe U.S. Open champion is crowned.
Final

Course and Qualifying Context

PAR
Par 70, 7,440 yardsThe 2026 setup is listed at championship length, with a classic U.S. Open premium on position.
Setup
108
Local qualifying sitesNon-exempt players begin with 18-hole local qualifying before final qualifying.
Open
13
Final qualifying sites36-hole final qualifying includes international and U.S. sites before the field is completed.
Road
2018
Recent Shinnecock memoryThe last U.S. Open here was demanding, with scoring shaped by firm conditions and wind.
History

Players to Watch

J.J. SpaunDefending champion from the 2025 U.S. Open.
Scottie SchefflerWorld-class ball-striking profile for a difficult setup.
Rory McIlroyMajor-winning form keeps him central to the story.
Jordan SpiethA U.S. Open winner tied to the 2026 qualifying storyline.

What to Follow

CUT
Cut lineFriday usually tells which elite names survive the setup.
WIND
Weather and firmnessShinnecock can change quickly if wind and dry conditions arrive.
TRO
Trophy pathThe winning score and closing stretch should explain the course more than a normal leaderboard does.

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Sources: U.S. Open fast facts, U.S. Open qualifying entry release, U.S. Open exempt players. Updated 13 May 2026