Multiple outlets preview the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, focusing on who could contend and what factors may shape the winner. CBS Sports presents the tournament as a 156-player field and highlights several performance trends that may be decisive at one of the sport’s most historic venues. That preview also frames the event around the idea that a range of players—beyond the obvious favorites—can still contend depending on how they handle course-specific demands.
The New York Post pieces similarly emphasize uncertainty and surprise, pointing readers to “prop bets” and long-shot options connected to Shinnecock Hills. While the specific bets and selections are not detailed in the provided excerpts, the overall message across sources is that the U.S. Open’s single-major format and Shinnecock conditions can reward specific styles of play and positioning within the field.
Together, the coverage combines favorites-focused discussion with attention to under-the-radar possibilities, presenting the tournament as one where both form and course fit may matter.
