The third round of the U.S. Open tees off on Saturday, June 20 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. The course, on Long Island, New York, is known for unpredictable weather, which makes the tournament extra exciting.
This year’s competition has been plagued with inclement weather. The first round was delayed on Thursday, June 18 due to heavy fog.
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Wyndham Clark has a four-stroke lead after the second round was completed on Friday, June 19. Four recent U.S. Open champions were among those who missed the cut: Brooks Koepka (2017, 2018), John Rahm (2021), Bryson DeChambeau (2024) and J.J. Spaun (2025). Viktor Hovland, Rickie Fowler and Patrick Reed were also sent home early.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
The U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills as the field takes on one of golf’s most demanding major championship stages.
See moments from the opening round as players navigate the course and the leaderboard begins to form.
Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot from the 13th tee during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
(Warren Little, Getty Images)
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
The U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills as the field takes on one of golf’s most demanding major championship stages.
See moments from the opening round as players navigate the course and the leaderboard begins to form.
Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot from the 13th tee during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
(Warren Little, Getty Images)
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after missing a putt on the third green during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Amateur Eric Lee of the United States plays a shot from the 16th tee during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
(Mike Mulholland, Getty Images)
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Sam Burns of the United States looks on from the 13th green during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Alejandro Tosti of Argentina plays a shot on the first hole during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
James Nicholas of the United States walks off the sixth tee during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Amateur Miles Russell of the United States walks to the first green during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Brooks Koepka of the United States looks on from the second tee during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Amateur Hamilton Coleman of the United States plays a shot from the 13th tee during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Scottie Scheffler of the United States looks on from the seventh green during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Tommy Fleetwood of England lines up a putt on the 13th green during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Scottie Scheffler of the United States lines up a putt on the first green during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the 10th green during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Scottie Scheffler of the United States looks on from the 13th hole during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Ludvig Åberg of Sweden smiles on the 15th green during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
J.J. Spaun of the United States and his caddie discuss a shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Peter Uihlein of the United States plays a shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Adrien Dumont de Chassart of Belgium plays a shot from the ninth tee during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Amateur Eric Lee of the United States plays a shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Keith Mitchell of the United States plays a shot from the 13th tee during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Rickie Fowler of the United States looks on from the second tee during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Amateur Jackson Koivun of the United States prepares to play a shot on the third hole during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Ben James of the United States plays a shot from the 13th tee during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the 18th green during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
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Catch the best moments from the 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (L) and Tommy Fleetwood of England walk to the 18th tee during the first round of the 126th U.S. OPEN at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 18, 2026, in Southampton, New York.
(Kate McShane, Getty Images)
This is the sixth time the U.S. Open is being played Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. The William Flynn-designed course is meant to incorporate natural elements. The tournament was also played there in 1896, 1986, 1995, 2004, and 2018 when Koepka won his second consecutive U.S. Open title.
The first tee times on Saturday are at 9 a.m. ET.
U.S. Open weather forecast
Here is the weather forecast for Shinnecock Hills, N.Y. for the weekend of the U.S. Open, per AccuWeather:
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Saturday, June 20 (Third Round)
Stiff winds with plenty of sunshine; gusty winds will continue to pose problems for golfers
High of 79 degrees Fahrenheit
Sunday, June 21 (Final Round)
Times of clouds and sunshine; nice for Father’s Day activities
High of 78 degrees Fahrenheit
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: US Open weather: Here’s what golfers can expect for Saturday at Shinnecock Hills
