Justin Thomas on practice-round wait times at Shinnecock: ‘It’s gotten terrible’
Golfers at Shinnecock face delays as U.S. Open nears, with top players voicing frustration over practice-round access.
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Open, calling conditions 'terrible.' The issue highlights logistical challenges as the tournament approaches, with weather forecasts predicting increasing winds through the week. Coverage from *Golf Channel* and *Yahoo Sports* focuses on Thomas’s remarks, while *PGA Tour* emphasizes the tournament’s weather outlook.
The reports do not yet specify how organizers plan to address the delays or whether they will impact tee times. Watch for updates on whether wait times worsen as the event draws closer, or if the PGA Tour implements solutions to streamline practice rounds.
Coverage may also shift to player strategies amid the forecasted windy conditions.
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Has the PGA Tour responded to Justin Thomas’s comments?
Coverage does not yet specify any official response from the PGA Tour or Shinnecock Hills management.
Will the windy conditions affect the tournament schedule?
According to *PGA Tour*, winds are expected to build through the week, but no changes to the schedule have been announced.
Is Scottie Scheffler’s odds status related to the practice-round delays?
No. *Yahoo Sports* lists Scheffler as the favorite for the U.S. Open, but his odds are unrelated to the logistical delays mentioned by Thomas.
Coverage (3)
- 2026 U.S. Open weather forecast: Wind to build through week at Shinnecock Hills PGA Tour · 6h ago
- 2026 U.S. Open odds: Scottie Scheffler is big favorite to complete the career grand slam at Shinnecock Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Justin Thomas on practice-round wait times at Shinnecock: ‘It’s gotten terrible’ Golf Channel · 6h ago
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