The setup has been the big story at Shinnecock Hills this week, with high forecasted winds throwing a spanner into the works for the USGA's US Open plans.
Shinnecock is one of the toughest courses in the game and controversial 2004 and 2018 US Opens at the venue, where the USGA was accused of 'losing' the golf course, mean the organizers have erred on the safe side this week.