After the past two US Opens at the New York course descended into controversy, tournament organisers say they have learned lessons, writes Iain Carter.

This is the site of the 135-year-old Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the 2026 U.S. Open venue admired by experts as a timeless masterpiece. The national championship has been contested on Shinnecock’s sweeping terrain and canted greens in each of the last three centuries.

The U.S. Open returns to historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on the far eastern end of Long Island, New York, June 18-21. The course is the only venue to hold U.S. Opens in three centuries (1896, 1986, 1995, 2004, 2018 and now 2026). Here’s what to know ...

The 2026 U.S. Open has finally arrived with Round 1 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club set for Thursday, June 18. All eyes will be on betting favorite in the U.S. Open odds Scottie Scheffler, as he looks to complete the career Grand Slam with his second win of the season.

The U.S. Open isn't just the third major on the golfing calendar. It's also a tournament that tends to bring a few surprises. While traditional favorites like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele will certainly be in the mix,

After organizers "lost the course" and desperately watered greens between groups in the past two US Opens at Shinnecock, there's hope for improvement when the 126th US Open begins Thursday. In 2004, several greens were watered between groups -- notably the par-three seventh -- to try and have balls hold the green rather than roll off the sloped putting surfaces.

The 126th US Open returns, bringing golf’s toughest major back to the iconic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.