Top Golf Stars Set for 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills

WHO:

Newsweek - Adam Scott will make his 100th consecutive major start at the U.S. Open, joining Jack Nicklaus in history.

Golf Channel - Justin Thomas expressed concerns about the long wait times for practice rounds at Shinnecock, stating, “It’s gotten terrible.”

Fox News - 156 players are participating in the 2026 US Open.

BBC - Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Aberg, JJ Spaun, Aaron Rai, Collin Morikawa, Jason Day, Matt Fitzpatrick, Bryson DeChambeau, Viktor Hovland, Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm, Robert MacIntyre are all notable players in the tournament.

WHAT:

Golf Channel - A golfer parted ways with his caddie just two days before the start of the U.S. Open from Shinnecock Golf Club in New York.

Fox News - Scottie Scheffler is playing with defending champion JJ Spaun at 13:14 on his 30th birthday.

BBC - Rory McIlroy will tee off on Thursday at 12:52 BST.

BBC - Aaron Rai will tee-off at 18:14 on Thursday alongside Collin Morikawa and Jason Day.

BBC - Matt Fitzpatrick will tee off at 18:25 with Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland.

BBC - Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, and Jon Rahm will tee off at 19:09.

BBC - Robert MacIntyre will tee off at 18:58.

Golf Channel - The U.S. Open brought big wind and not nearly as much activity for a Monday, typical of practice rounds at majors that move to a different course each year.

Golf Channel - Justin Thomas stated, “You have to sign up for tee times at the (British) Open and U.S. Open, and then people sign up with you and play in a foursomes.”

Golf Channel - Patrick Reed is said to have played the course more often than some of the Shinnecock members.

Fox News - Scottie Scheffler is playing with defending champion JJ Spaun at 13:14 on his 30th birthday.

BBC - Rory McIlroy will play the first two rounds at Shinnecock Hills alongside Ryder Cup teammates Tommy Fleetwood and Ludvig Aberg.

BBC - Matt Fitzpatrick, the 2022 U.S. Open champion, will tee off at 18:25 with Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland.

BBC - Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, and Jon Rahm will tee off at 19:09.

BBC - Robert MacIntyre will tee off at 18:58.

Golf Channel - Justin Thomas stated, “You can’t play nine holes in less than three hours,” highlighting the long wait times for practice rounds at Shinnecock.

Golf Channel - Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy played a practice round at Shinnecock Hills two weeks prior to the U.S. Open.

Golf Channel - Jon Rahm arrived at Shinnecock Hills last Friday to prepare for the U.S. Open.

Golf Channel - Patrick Reed has played the course more often than some Shinnecock members.

Fox News - Scottie Scheffler is playing with defending champion JJ Spaun at 13:14.

BBC - Aaron Rai will tee-off at 18:14 alongside Collin Morikawa and Jason Day.

BBC - Matt Fitzpatrick will tee off at 18:25 with Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland.

BBC - Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, and Jon Rahm will tee off at 19:09.

BBC - Robert MacIntyre will tee-off at 18:58.

Fox News - Scottie Scheffler is aiming to become the seventh man to complete the career Grand Slam if he wins the U.S. Open this week.

Golf Channel - Justin Thomas noted that players are signing up for tee times at the U.S. Open and that it has become difficult to play nine holes in less than three hours.

Fox News - The 2026 US Open is taking place at Shinnecock Hills.

BBC - Scottie Scheffler is aiming to complete the career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday.

BBC - Rory McIlroy is seeking his second US Open title, having previously won in 2011.

BBC - Aaron Rai won the US PGA Championship last month.

WHERE:

Fox News - The event is being held at Shinnecock Hills, New York.

WHEN:

BBC - Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 13:14 on Thursday, which is his 30th birthday.

BBC - Rory McIlroy will tee off on Thursday at 12:52 BST.

BBC - Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 13:14.

BBC - Aaron Rai will tee off at 18:14 on Thursday.

BBC - Matt Fitzpatrick will tee off at 18:25.

BBC - Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, and Jon Rahm will tee off at 19:09.

BBC - Robert MacIntyre will tee off at 18:58.

HOW:

Golf Channel - The USGA has themed groupings for the first and second rounds, including notable pairings such as Padraig Harrington (54) and Miles Russell (17), the oldest and youngest competitors in the field.

Golf Channel - Players are arriving early to avoid long wait times during practice rounds, with Justin Thomas noting that the U.S. Open and PGA Championship have the worst conditions for practice.

Golf Channel - Players are arriving early to avoid long wait times during practice rounds, with Justin Thomas mentioning that the U.S. Open and PGA Championship have the worst conditions for practice.

Golf Channel - Players are arriving early to avoid long wait times during practice rounds, with Justin Thomas noting that the U.S. Open and PGA Championship have the worst conditions for practice.

Golf Channel - Players are arriving early to avoid long wait times during practice rounds, with Justin Thomas noting that the U.S. Open and PGA Championship have the worst conditions for practice.

Golf Channel - Players are arriving early to avoid long wait times during practice rounds, with Justin Thomas mentioning that the U.S. Open and PGA Championship have the worst conditions for practice.

BBC - Players are grouped with fellow competitors, including major champions and Ryder Cup teammates, for the first two rounds.

A golfer has parted ways with his caddie just two days before the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Golf Club in New York. The USGA has announced themed groupings for the first and second rounds, featuring notable pairings like Padraig Harrington, who is 54, and Miles Russell, the youngest competitor at just 17. These unique matchups are sure to add excitement to the tournament as it kicks off.