Planning for a Slightly Scaled-Down 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Is Underway - 27 East

Planning for a Slightly Scaled-Down 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Is Underway

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For the 2026 U.S Open, as opposed to the 2018, the Shinnecock membership has asked the USGA to substantially reduce the number of large hospitality and concessions tents that it erects on the interior of the course’s routing next spring. DANA SHAW

For the 2026 U.S Open, as opposed to the 2018, the Shinnecock membership has asked the USGA to substantially reduce the number of large hospitality and concessions tents that it erects on the interior of the course’s routing next spring. DANA SHAW

For the 2026 U.S Open, as opposed to the 2018, the Shinnecock membership has asked the USGA to substantially reduce the number of large hospitality and concessions tents that it erects on the interior of the course’s routing next spring. DANA SHAW

For the 2026 U.S Open, as opposed to the 2018, the Shinnecock membership has asked the USGA to substantially reduce the number of large hospitality and concessions tents that it erects on the interior of the course’s routing next spring. DANA SHAW

authorMichael Wright on Jul 26, 2025
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