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June 12, 2026
In a few short days, the golf world will head to the Hamptons for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. I can’t remember the last time I was this excited to get on the road. This tournament can’t get here fast enough.
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Because of the course’s positioning on Long Island, wind is always a factor on property—and that trend isn’t going away next week. The best players in the world won’t just have to battle an extremely difficult track, but they’ll have to do it while being blown around the entire time they’re out there.
Let’s take a look at the early forecast for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
Tuesday (Practice Round)
Temperature: 68
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Wind: SSE 8 MPH
Wednesday (Practice Round)
Temperature: 74
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Wind: SSW 10 MPH
Thursday (First Round)
Temperature: 75
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Wind: SW 18 MPH
Friday (Second Round)
Temperature: 81
Conditions: Sunny
Wind: WSW 14 MPH
Saturday (Third Round)
Temperature: 76
Conditions: Partly Sunny
Wind: WNW 16 MPH
Sunday (Final Round)
Temperature: 78
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Wind: W 10 MPH
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