PGA Weekly Course Analysis: U.S. Open
Each week, Sean O’Donnell will break down the course in detail to figure out which golfers will be in the best position to succeed.
U.S. Open
It’s time for the main event! We’re approaching Summer and Father’s Day and that means it’s U.S. Open time! This year we rotate back to one of the quintessential American courses – Shinnecock Hills on Long Island, NY. Typical for U.S. Open standards, it’s a super-long par 70 with extremely limited scoring opportunities where par is a good score. We last played here in 2004 and there is a story about the greens being in terrible condition and really affecting scoring. Only two golfers finished under par.
We might not see SUCH oppressive conditions, but also after last year’s U.S. Open having really low scoring, there is the idea that the event has a reputation to uphold, and I expect this to be one of the most difficult courses of the year. Let’s take a closer look!
Shinnecock Hills Course:
Par: 70
Length: 7400
Scoring average per round: +3.6
Chances of bogey free round (field): virtually zero
Best opportunities for 3-birdie streak (field): 11-12-13 or 15-16-17
Best chances for eagle: #5
Projected Cut: +5
Key Holes: #5, 10, 11, 15, 16
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