About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming US Open at Shinnecock Hills and debates the course conditions and potential outcomes.

At previous US Opens Shinnecock Hills grabbed the headlines as playing conditions got away from the USGA and the world's finest players were somewhat humbled. Will 2026 be any different or more of the same? Martin, Des, Ron and Chris debate the course and try to predict outcomes (always a fun pre major pastime, with only occasional success) as well as catching up with other stories from around the wider world of golf. Interact with the podcast via X @ITFOG_podcast, Instagram @ITFOG or on Blue...

People in this episode

Hosts: Martin, Des

Topics covered

• US Open
• Shinnecock Hills
• golf predictions
• course conditions
• golf news

Keywords

• Shinnecock Hills
• US Open
• golf
• course conditions
• predictions

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Shinnecock Hills

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