The Quadrilateral

The Quadrilateral

Course Preview: Shinnecock Hills

A fresh setup approach should showcase Flynn's masterpiece. Plus, a look at what's changed since 2018, a Q&A with John Bodenhamer the design's evolution and first look at the 2026 version of No. 7.

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Geoff Shackelford
Jun 16, 2026
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Shinnecock’s Stanford White clubhouse (Fred Vuich/USGA)

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club hosts the United States Open for a sixth time and the focus again turns to setting up a masterpiece following, well uh, eventful weeks here in 2004 and 2018.

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