In this edition of Play Smart, we break down three of the most important things to do when playing golf in the wind.

Shinnecock Hills, host of the 2026 U.S. Open, is the highest-ranked course on Long Island, but clubs are defined by more than their designs.

When fog delayed play at the 2026 U.S. Open on Thursday, a USGA official revealed a little-known rule that stumped TV analyst Jim Furyk.

Have the disposable income to join 2026 U.S. Open host Shinnecock Hills? Great! Although money alone won't get you a membership to this club.

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These are not Oakmont greens or Augusta National greens. They’re Shinnecock greens and they are more than ready for the test.

Min Woo Lee is one of the most powerful players on Tour. Take a deep dive into his unique Callaway golf bag that allows him to hit bombs.

Meet Gunnlaugur Arni Sveinsson, a most unlikely player at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. “From Iceland, you’re not going to make it.” ...

The USGA began to alter its U.S. Open setup plan last Friday, when the forecast took a turn for the worse — or, at least, the windier.

As majors play on without Tiger or Phil, it's worth exploring: Who has the most men's majors since them? The list tells this generation's story.

When the 2026 U.S. Open gets underway Thursday at Shinnecock Hills, players will face brutal winds that will nearly reach hurricane levels.

Golf's distance debate has a new chapter, as the USGA and R&A released a joint statement with the PGA Tour, long a rival on this topic.