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DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Along with the US Open the USGA runs a variety of iconic pro and amateur championships, but who has collected the most titles in history? There's two familiar names leading the way.

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I Tested The New L.A.B. Golf VZN.1i Putter And Have Never Felt So Confident In My Alignment

Sam De’Ath takes the latest L.A.B. Golf putter release to the course to see if the unorthodox shape enhances the performance on offer

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Pro Says Bifurcation The 'Only' Way To Truly Rein In Distance And Suggests Alternative Method To Bringing Back Shotmaking

Michael Kim gave his views on social media after the governing bodies confirmed any rollback would not happen until 2030

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What Is Syringing Greens - And Why Are They Doing It At The US Open?

The USGA will be keeping a very close eye on the speed of the greens this week, especially with windy conditions expected at Shinnecock

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Are Green Speeds Getting Out Of Hand? USGA Chief Says He 'Would Make That Argument'

Chief Championships Officer John Bodenhamer is the man tasked with setting a fair challenge at Shinnecock this week

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How Many Players Entered The 2026 US Open?

156 players will tee it up at Shinnecock Hills all hoping to make their dreams come true, but how many golfers entered the US Open in the first place?

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USGA To Play It Safe With US Open Setup Ahead Of Strong Forecasted Winds At Shinnecock Hills

The US Open will have the slowest green speeds since 1995 as the USGA is opting for a safety-first approach to setting up Shinnecock Hills with blustery conditions forecast

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The Golf Ball Rollback Plan Has Changed (Again)... USGA Boss Explains Why And What's Next

A joint statement from four of the game's biggest governing bodies revealed a golf ball rollback will not occur before 2030 at the earliest

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Jim Furyk Turns To Stats Guru Dream Team To Rescue USA Ryder Cup Hopes

Jim Furyk has brought stats gurus Justin Ray and Hunter Stewart into his Ryder Cup backroom team to rival Europe's data driven secret weapon Edoardo Molinari

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Which Men's Major Is The Most Profitable?

For all of the four organising bodies, their Major is by far its largest revenue earner. But how do the figures stack up?

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A 100/1 Winner At Shinnecock? Here's 7 Of The Best Outsiders Who Could Win The US Open

With two big outsiders winning the US Open in the last three years, we look at the seven best candidates of 100/1 or more to win at Shinnecock Hills

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Lionel Messi Has His Own Golf Shoe (Yes You Read That Right)... And We Can All Buy It

A FIFA World Cup x golf crossover was not on my bingo card in 2026 but here we are with the adidas Lionel Messi golf shoes

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How Much Does It Cost To Play US Open Host Course Shinnecock Hills?

The 2026 US Open host is one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the United States of America - as such, it's extremely tough (and expensive) to play there

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Could You Break 100 At Shinnecock Hills? Your US Open Course Handicap Revealed

As amateur golfers, many of us dream about teeing it up in a Major Championship... but what would you shoot around US Open 2026 venue Shinnecock Hills?

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Why Is Shinnecock Hills' 11th Hole Dubbed 'The Shortest Par 5 In Golf'?

The par-3 11th at Shinnecock Hills is less than 160 yards long, but it ranks among the most fearsome holes on the planet for even the very best golfers

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Brooks Koepka Injury Not 100% But 'Good Enough' As He Fancies His Chances Of US Open Repeat

Brooks Koepka says his grip strength isn't 100% after his hand injury, but it's "good enough" as he says his game is as good as it was in 2018 ahead of his bid to repeat his US Open success at Shinnecock Hills

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Who Are the Past Winners At Shinnecock Hills?

Ahead of the 2026 US Open, the Major had been held at the Long Island course five times. Here’s who has won at the layout

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Scottie Scheffler Insists 'Grand Slam Has Never Been A Motivating Factor' As He Chases History At The US Open

Scottie Scheffler insists the Grand Slam is not his driving force in golf as he makes his first attempt at the clean sweep at Shinnecock Hills at the US Open

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Forget AI and Optimization: These Ultra-Rare Artisan Irons Will Change How You View Golf Forever

The Ore Golf Foundry Edition blends raw, hand-finished artistry with an uncompromising purity that forces you to re-evaluate what you actually want out of your game.

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Eight Years On From His US Open Victory At Shinnecock Hills... Brooks Koepka Still Has Two Of His Winning Clubs In The Bag

Koepka claimed the US Open when it was last staged at Shinnecock Hills in 2018... and the five-time Major winner still has clubs in his bag from that very week

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How A $10 Golf Grip Fix Instantly Improved My Ball Striking

My strong golf grip led to inconsistent strikes, but this cheap training aid and the expert advice of my coach helped to quickly straighten out my ball flight

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Rory McIlroy Warns Of 'Glorified Korn Ferry' Events On New Two-Track PGA Tour Schedule

Rory McIlroy is worried some good events will become "glorified Korn Ferry" tournaments under the impending two-tier system, and wonders if the old PGA Tour wasn't actually the best structure

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Rory McIlroy Calls For 'Caution' In US Open Setup To Avoid Another Shinnecock Saga

Rory McIlroy says the USGA needs to "use a little bit of caution" in setting up Shinnecock Hills this week to avoid a repeat of the previous two US Open dramas at the venue

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Scotty Cameron Drops Two New Mallet Putters (And They Look Incredible)

Scotty Cameron has revealed that all-new Phantom 3.2 and Phantom 12 putters will join its premium mallet putter line-up

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Why Were The Last Two US Opens At Shinnecock Hills So Controversial?

The US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills this year - where it's produced two hugely controversial tournaments

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