1 of 5 | Scottie Scheffler putts while playing in a practice round before the 126th U.S. Open on Monday in Southampton, N.Y. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
June 17 (UPI) -- Scottie Scheffler and the 156-player field are prepared for fierce winds at the 2026 U.S. Open, which returns Thursday to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
Golfers say they will prioritize patience and imagination during the third major tournament of the season in Southampton, N.Y. Winds stronger than 20 mph -- with gusts past 40 mph -- off the Peconic Bay and Atlantic Ocean are expected on the 7,440-yard course.
"The golf course is in good shape," Scheffler told reporters. "Looks like it's shaping up to be a pretty windy week. I think the golf course will play pretty nice. The fairways are quite generous in some spots, but I think when you get wind and the firmness, they play significantly more narrow than they look.
"It should be a good test this week."
