The third men’s major championship of the year has arrived, with the world’s best players heading to Shinnecock Hills for the 2026 US Open.
As always, the event is expected to provide one of the toughest tests in golf, with punishing rough and lightning-fast greens set to challenge the game’s biggest stars.
The Golfing Gazette has all the important information ahead of the US Open, including the prize money, tee times, and how to watch.
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Where and when is the US Open?
The 2026 US Open will be held at Shinnecock Hills from June 18-21. This is the sixth time the golf course has hosted the event.
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
- Location: Southampton, New York
- Established: 1891
- Architect: Willie Davis
- Par: 70
- Yardage: 7,440
Which players are in the US Open field?
The US Open always attracts a world-class field, and all of golf’s biggest names are set to tee it up at Shinnecock Hills.
World number Scottie Scheffler headlines the PGA Tour contingent alongside Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Cameron Young and Tommy Fleetwood.
The LIV Golf challenge is led by former US Open champions Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.
US Open tee times
The tee times for the first two rounds of the US Open have been confirmed. Here are the six featured groups:
Round One
- 7:30 am: Brooks Koepka, Cameron Young, Chris Gotterup
- 7:52 am: Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Tommy Fleetwood
- 8:14 am: Mason Howell (a), Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun
- 1:25 pm: Bryson DeChambeau, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick
- 1:47 pm: Justin Thomas, Hideki Matsuyama, Xander Schauffele
- 2:09 pm: Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm
Round Two
- 7:30 am: Bryson DeChambeau, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick
- 7:52 am: Justin Thomas, Hideki Matsuyama, Xander Schauffele
- 8:14 am: Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm
- 1:25 pm: Brooks Koepka, Cameron Young, Chris Gotterup
- 1:47 pm: Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Tommy Fleetwood
- 2:09 pm: Mason Howell (a), Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun
Find the full list of tee times on the PGA Tour website.
How to watch the US Open
Golf Channel will air all four rounds of the US Open in the United States, and CBS will also televise weekend coverage.
| Day | Channel (Eastern Time) |
| Thursday | USA (6:30 am – 5 pm), NBCSN (5 – 8 pm) |
| Friday | NBCSN (6:30 am – 1:30 pm), NBC (1:30 – 7:30 pm) |
| Saturday | USA (10 am – 12 pm); NBC (12 – 8 pm) |
| Sunday | USA (9 am – 12 pm); NBC (12 – 7 pm) |
What is the prize money at the US Open?
The total prize money at this week’s US Open is $21.5 million.
The winner will take home $4.3 million, while the runner-up and third-place finisher will earn $2.32m and $1.45m, respectively.
Who will be the biggest name to miss the cut at the US Open?
Shinnecock Hills is going to be a brutal test!
US Open predictions
The Golfing Gazette experts have made their picks for the US Open this week.
Antony Martin: It’s Tommy’s time. 2nd place finish at Shinnecock in 2018 and holds the course record there. His ability to knock the ball down will be crucial with consistent 20mph+ winds expected all week. He deserves a major. This is his time.
Peter Lynch: Tommy Fleetwood is long overdue for a major win, and I think he has the game to do exactly that at Shinnecock. He’s great in windy conditions and in tricky rough, but will need to be strong mentally to get over the line this week.
James Shearman: Matt Fitzpatrick has arguably been the best player in the world in 2026, winning three tournaments. Having finished runner-up at last week’s Canadian Open, his incredible season looks set to continue. Fitzpatrick has also won a US Open before (2022), which must give him enormous confidence.
Jordan Harris: Russell Henley has unfinished business, having led after the first round at Shinnecock in 2018. Perhaps this is an overreaction after Aaron Rai proved many wrong at the PGA, but I have a good feeling Henley will be in the mix.
Charlie Walker: Xander Schauffele has been a ridiculously consistent performer in the US Open. His lowest finish ever in the event was a T14, and because of his accuracy with his irons, this is the week he climbs to the top of the mountain and wins America’s national open.
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