US Open @ Shinnecock Hills

Send us Fan MailRecorded June 17th, 2026Shinnecock Hills has a way of making professional golfers look human, and that’s exactly why we love the US Open. We sit down on a Wednesday night, crack one open, and get right to the good stuff: the course, the wind, the setup, and the bets that make the weekend even more fun to watch. We also react to the surprise news that the USGA and R&A are delaying the golf ball rollback, and we talk through what that might actually mean for the modern power game, dispersion, and scoring. From there, we zoom out to the state of pro golf and the “two-tier” vibe around elevated events, sponsors, and how often the biggest names really show up. Then it’s full Shinnecock preview mode, including the legendary history, the scars from past setups, and why a course can have wide fairways but still demand total control into firm, exposed greens. With 30 to 40 mph winds in the forecast and the USGA planning to syringe greens between waves, we break down the biggest variable at any US Open: getting the right tee time draw. Finally, we build our card with a simple structure: favorites, mid-tier picks, and long shots. Graham rolls with Matt Fitzpatrick, Scott lands on Xander Schauffele (with plenty of love for Tommy Fleetwood), and we dig into names like Patrick Reed, Russell Henley, Sam Burns, Tyrrell Hatton, Wyndham Clark, Gary Woodland, and Harris English. If you’re watching Shinnecock all weekend, come sweat it with us. Subscribe, share the show with a golf buddy, and leave a quick review. Who’s your pick to win, and what score takes the trophy?#baldguysonthebench #graboneandcrackone #pgatour #usopen #shinnecockhills