Golf.com publishes two sets of predictions ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. One article lists “sleeper picks” that the GOLF.com staff believes could break out during the tournament, highlighting players considered less obvious contenders. The second article presents the staff’s “picks to win,” naming the golfers the publication is backing to finish first at Shinnecock.
Both pieces reference the tournament’s most recent champion, J.J. Spaun, who won the U.S. Open in 2025, as context for the 2026 previews. The articles focus on the staff’s outlook and selections for how the field could perform at Shinnecock, using the staff’s assessments rather than reporting on any new tournament developments.
No additional factual details about course setup, field changes, weather, or scores are provided in the supplied summaries. The common thread is that Golf.com is offering forward-looking player recommendations for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
