Destination Golf

Inside Shinnecock Hills: Preparing an Iconic Course for the U.S. Open

The U.S. Open doesn’t begin when the first tee shot is struck – it starts months earlier with the team responsible for preparing one of golf’s most iconic venues. From recovering after a snowy Long Island winter to fine-tuning playing conditions for the world’s best players, every detail matters.

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