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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.

Behind the scenes with the Shinnecock Hills maintenance crew
Behind the scenes with the Shinnecock Hills maintenance crew
The U.S. Open gets underway this week at Shinnecock Hills. But preparations for the national championship began long before that.
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Inside Shinnecock Hills: Preparing an Iconic Course for the U.S. Open

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