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Justin Thomas on practice-round wait times at Shinnecock: ‘It’s gotten terrible’

Justin Thomas warns that practice‑round wait times at Shinnecock Hills have become 'terrible' as the U.S. Open ramps up.

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📍 How it ended

After the initial comment about worsening practice‑round wait times, coverage shifted to general U.S. Open previews, odds, scheduling details and players strategically skipping practice rounds.

The trend did not receive further updates, and the story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Justin Thomas told Golf Channel that the wait times for practice rounds at Shinnecock Hills have become terrible, highlighting a growing logistical issue for competitors. Open, offering predictions, odds and picks (Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, MyGolfSpy), detailed guides to tee times and streaming (GOLF.com, NBC New York), and analysis of player strategies such as skipping practice rounds (Golf Digest).

A historic land acknowledgment ceremony by the Shinnecock Nation was noted (27east), and the PGA Tour provided a weather forecast indicating increasing wind through the week. Future reporting will track how wait‑time concerns affect player preparation, the impact of the forecasted wind on play, and any further comments from the field as the tournament progresses.

Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (80% supported) Updated 42d ago.

Quick answers

What did Justin Thomas say about practice rounds at Shinnecock Hills?

He said the wait times have gotten terrible, according to Golf Channel.

Which outlets are covering the 2026 U.S. Open?

Coverage includes Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, GOLF.com, 27east, Golf Digest, ESPN, NBC New York, The New York Times, PGA Tour, MyGolfSpy and Golf Channel.

What other factors are highlighted in the coverage?

Articles note strategic skipping of practice rounds, a historic land acknowledgment ceremony, and a PGA Tour forecast of wind building through the week.

Coverage (18)

Topics

U.S. Open Shinnecock Hills Justin Thomas Golf PGA Tour

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