Our 10 Best Bets for the 2026 U.S. Open: Winner, Top 5, Cut Makers and More There might not be a better U.S. Open venue than Shinnecock Hills. It’s going to demand greatness and probably dish out some carnage along the way. The test will be stout, starting with the tee shots. The fairways are more generous than other USGA venues, but the bigger the miss, the bigger the penalty. Rugged rough and fescue lie waiting for the most errant tee shots.