In the opening round of the 2026 U.S. Open Championship, Scottie Scheffler goes upstairs with a chip shot on the par-5 5th hole, which sets up his birdie.

Scottie Scheffler steals birdie with spinny chip on No. 5 at U.S. Open

In the opening round of the 2026 U.S. Open Championship, there were near aces, big-name birdies and some amazing golf shots Thursday at Shinnecock Hills.

Round 1 highlights from U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

In the opening round of the 2026 U.S. Open Championship, Rory McIlroy hits his 196-yard approach shot on the par-5 5th hole to set up an eagle putt and move to 1-under par.

Rory McIlroy sets up eagle putt on No. 5 at U.S. Open

In the opening round of the 2026 U.S. Open, Wyndham Clark sets up an eagle on the par-5 5th hole with his approach shot.

Wyndham Clark sets up eagle on No. 13 at the U.S. Open

Following Round 1 of the 2026 U.S. Open Championship, Rory McIlroy talks about how he has to change his approach to his own game to succeed at majors, and the kind of test he faced at a difficult Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in his opening-round effort of 1-under 69.

Rory McIlroy on needing to change approach for majors

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After announcing June 12 that he would forgo his senior season at Auburn and turn professional, Jackson Koivun is set to begin his PGA TOUR career. The 21-year-old arrives with plenty of confidence, even calling himself “the best putter in the world.”

Jackson Koivun is ready for the PGA TOUR

Rick Gehman joins the Golfbet team to update the betting board after Thursday at Shinnecock and predict who can make a move on the leaderboard at the 2026 U.S. Open Championship.

Golfbet Recap: Updating bets after Thursday at US Open

Ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open, John Bodenhamer of the USGA says Thursday at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club could resemble the windy 1992 championship at Pebble Beach, with the forecast calling for sustained winds of 12-24 mph and gusts that could approach 40 mph throughout the day.

USGA's John Bodenhamer on expected wind conditions at Shinnecock Hills

In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Matt Fitzpatrick's drive on the 567-yard, par-5 18th hole went 338 yards into the left fairway, leaving 221 yards to the pin. His 225-yard approach landed on the left green 11 feet 10 inches from the hole, and he made the 11-foot-10-inch putt for eagle.

Matt Fitzpatrick sinks 12-foot eagle putt on No. 18 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Wyndham Clark's tee shot on the 124-yard, par-3 14th landed on the left side of the green, 22 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 22-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Wyndham Clark sinks 22-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Viktor Hovland's 311-yard drive on the 418-yard, par-4 15th hole found the left fairway, leaving 122 yards to the hole. His 113-yard approach from the fairway landed in the right fairway 27 feet 11 inches from the cup, and he made the 27-foot-11-inch shot for birdie.

Viktor Hovland's 28-foot approach sets up birdie on No. 15 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Jimmy Stanger's drive on the 358-yard, par-4 12th traveled 270 yards into the left fairway, leaving 85 yards to the hole. His 79-yard approach landed on the left green 20 feet 10 inches from the cup, and he made the 20-foot-10-inch putt for birdie.

Jimmy Stanger sinks 21-foot birdie putt on No. 12 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Sudarshan Yellamaraju's drive on the 358-yard, par-4 12th traveled 288 yards into the left rough, leaving 64 yards to the hole. His 71-yard approach landed on the left green 26 feet from the cup, and he made the 26-foot putt for birdie.

Sudarshan Yellamaraju sinks 26-foot birdie putt on No. 12 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Aldrich Potgieter's tee shot on the 124-yard, par-3 14th hole landed on the left side of the green, 22 feet 10 inches from the cup, and he made the 22-foot-10-inch putt for birdie.

Aldrich Potgieter sinks 23-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Viktor Hovland's tee shot on the 223-yard, par-3 seventh hole landed on the right green, 22 feet 2 inches from the cup, and he made the 22-foot-2-inch putt for birdie.

Viktor Hovland sinks 22-foot birdie putt on No. 7 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Jimmy Stanger's drive on the 438-yard, par-4 third hole traveled 304 yards into the left fairway, his 125-yard approach landed on the left green 31 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 31-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Jimmy Stanger sinks 32-foot birdie putt on No. 3 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2026 RBC Canadian, Jimmy Stanger's drive on the 458-yard, par-4 second hole traveled 285 yards, leaving 176 yards to the pin. His 171-yard approach landed on the left green 43 feet 6 inches from the hole, and he made the 43-foot-6-inch putt for birdie.

Jimmy Stanger sinks 44-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at RBC Canadian

Ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open, Adam Scott reflects on his remarkable streak of 100 consecutive major championship starts, which began in 2001. The 14-time PGA TOUR winner puts his knowledge to the test with trivia from the year it all started. 

Adam Scott takes on 2001 trivia

J.J. Spaun’s life changed after winning the 2025 U.S. Open. Ahead of the 2026 U.S Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the 35-year-old reflects on his incredible winning putt and his journey to breaking through at Oakmont Country Club.

J.J. Spaun reflects on incredible win at 2025 U.S. Open

To celebrate Adam Scott's 100th consecutive major start ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open Championship, fellow Australian Min Woo Lee rates some of Scott's best (and worst) major championship outfits from throughout his career.

Min Woo Lee rates Adam Scott's major championship looks through the years

Rick Gehman and Chris Breece break down Xander Schauffele's recent struggles on the greens and explain why he could break out of that slump this week at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

Golfbet Data Dive: Why Xander Schauffele's putting woes could end at U.S. Open

After reaching World No. 1 and winning two majors in 2018, Brooks Koepka has spent the past eight years adapting his game. See how his swing has evolved as he works his way back into contention.

Brooks Koepka’s swing evolution since 2018

Brooks Koepka reflects on the key moments of his 2018 U.S. Open Championship victory at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, including his trouble at the 11th hole and the significance of winning on Father's Day with his dad in attendance.

Relive Brooks Koepka's closing stretch to win 2018 U.S. Open

Listen in and join Corey Pavin as he breaks down the famous 4-wood he hit at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on his way to winning the 1995 U.S. Open Championship.

Corey Pavin reflects on 1995 U.S. Open winning moment

Pat Mayo and Will Gray look into the different DraftKings markets for Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open and share their predictions for the top two players in the world at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

DraftKings markets: Expectations for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy at U.S. Open

At the 2026 U.S. Open, Adam Scott will make his 100th consecutive start in a major championship. Watch the evolution of Scott’s incredible swing.

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