Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
One of the five founding clubs of the USGA and home to America’s oldest clubhouse, Shinnecock Hills has now hosted the U.S. Open across three different centuries. Its most recent staging, in June 2026, saw Wyndham Clark go wire-to-wire to win his second national title.
Venue-specific Shinnecock Hills Golf Club photography imported into the TGG Media Library.
Championship scorecard
Par 70 (35-35), approximately 7,440 yards as set up for recent U.S. Opens — the exact figure shifts slightly year to year as the USGA adjusts tees. Rather than publish a full 18-hole table that may not match the current member configuration, we’ve focused the detail below on the holes with well-documented character; exact current yardages should be confirmed against the club’s own scorecard.
The holes that define a U.S. Open week
2nd
A short, sharply contoured hole that punches well above its yardage — small misses are magnified by firm, fast greens influenced by Macdonald and Raynor’s original template designs.
7th
One of Shinnecock’s most photographed short holes, framed by dunes and native fescue rather than manufactured rough.
10th
Where Wyndham Clark hit what was called one of the best shots of the 2026 championship — a backspin approach that extended his lead during the final round.
14th
Rated the single hardest hole relative to par during the 2018 U.S. Open, and one of the holes that most consistently separates the field.
17th & 18th
A closing stretch that has decided multiple U.S. Opens under the gaze of the clubhouse — the oldest in America, dating to the club’s founding in 1891.
Historic strategy on exposed ground
Shinnecock Hills is compelling because width does not remove difficulty. Exposed terrain and wind create choices from the tee, while the best approach often depends on where the previous shot finishes rather than simply how far it travels. Only three players have ever finished a U.S. Open under par here across six playings: Raymond Floyd (1986), Retief Goosen (2004) and runner-up Phil Mickelson (2004) — Wyndham Clark’s 2026 winning total of 4-under matched Goosen’s mark as the lowest ever recorded at the venue.
Use the width intelligently
Find the right side
Wide fairways create options, not automatic safety. The side you choose can change the angle and difficulty of the next shot.
Manage the wind
Exposed conditions make start line, trajectory and club selection central to scoring.
Stay patient
When the course stretches under wind, disciplined targets can protect the card better than forcing aggressive recovery shots.
For serious US championship-course travellers
Shinnecock Hills is most relevant to experienced golfers, architecture enthusiasts and course collectors who want a historically important championship round within a wider New York or Long Island journey.
Keep the Long Island itinerary focused
Avoid turning a high-priority golf day into a long sequence of transfers. A practical base, enough sleep and time for mobility and hydration help preserve concentration on exposed, strategic courses.
Confirm current access and arrangements
Access, playing arrangements and visitor policies can be restricted and may change. Confirm current information directly with the club or host before making travel plans around a specific date.
Who it suits
Best fit for the trip
Links & coastal golf
For golfers who enjoy the variety and weather that often shape seaside rounds.
Championship-course trips
For players looking for a memorable golf-first round and prepared to plan in advance.
Golf breaks
For travellers combining golf with accommodation; confirm current package inclusions.
Regional golf itineraries
For golfers building a wider trip around the course and other nearby attractions.
Contact & directions
Plan your visit
Current contact details have not yet been verified for this profile. Please check the club’s official information before planning your journey.
Check visitor access, tee-time availability, current green fees and any hire requirements directly with the club.
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Accommodation & golf breaks
Stay, play & relax
If you are considering a golf break, compare accommodation options with the course’s visitor tee-time availability. Check whether any package actually includes a round, and what is included for non-golfers.
Confirm your room, tee times, facilities and any spa access directly with the providers before committing to your trip.
