SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK - JUNE 17: Mike Whan, USGA CEO, John Bodenhamer, Chief Championships Officer, and Kevin Hammer, USGA President, speak to the media during a press conference prior to the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 17, 2026 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

J.J. Spaun walks to green on the 12th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Monday, June 15, 2026.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK - JUNE 17: Adrien Saddier of France walk on the 13th hole during a practice round prior to the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 17, 2026 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK - JUNE 17: Alex Fitzpatrick of England looks on during a practice round prior to the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 17, 2026 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK - JUNE 17: Padraig Harrington of Ireland tees off on the second hole during a practice round prior to the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 17, 2026 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK - JUNE 17: Alex Fitzpatrick of England looks on during a practice round prior to the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 17, 2026 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK - JUNE 17: Shane Lowry of Ireland tees off on the second hole during a practice round prior to the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 17, 2026 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK - JUNE 17: Padraig Harrington of Ireland looks on during a practice round prior to the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 17, 2026 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)