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Shinnecock Hills has a troubling history for 36-hole US Open leaders
By DOUG FERGUSON, Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — No one ever leading at Shinnecock Hills the last 40 years at the halfway point has won the U.S. Open, a small slice of history that awaited Wyndham Clark. He had a four-shot lead in the fierce wind of Saturday. Dustin Johnson led by that much eight years ago and that [...]
Key takeaway (AP) — No one ever leading at Shinnecock Hills the last 40 years at the halfway point has won the U.
Why this matters in The McAllen
While the focus is on Shinnecock Hills and its challenging history for 36-hole leaders, local golf enthusiasts in the Rio Grande Valley may be drawing parallels with their own experiences on windy courses. The Valley's own golfers are no strangers to navigating strong gusts, which can significantly impact gameplay. As Wyndham Clark attempts to defy the odds and become the first to win from a halfway lead at Shinnecock Hills in 40 years, McAllen residents may be watching with interest, considering the similarities between the New York course's conditions and those found in their own backyard. The US Open's outcome will undoubtedly spark conversations among local golfers, who can appreciate the difficulties of playing in adverse weather conditions.
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Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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What is this story about? SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — No one ever leading at Shinnecock Hills the last 40 years at the halfway point has won the U.S. Open, a small slice of history that awaited Wyndham Clark. He had a four-shot lead in the fierce wind of Saturday. Dustin Johnson led by that much eight years ago and that [...]
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