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Shinnecock Hills study starts before US Open practice rounds to avoid long waits
Players arrived early for quieter rounds as officials and golfers tried to avoid practice-day congestion that can stretch nine holes past three hours.
- Top golfers including Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth are arriving early at Shinnecock Hills to avoid crowded practice sessions typical of the Open.
- Practice rounds at major championships have become increasingly slow and crowded, forcing athletes to seek quieter preparation time before official sessions begin.
- Justin Thomas said the Open and PGA Championship are "the worst," describing practice as "terrible" and "getting treated more like the range and chipping green."
- Rory McIlroy noted that "too many people inside the ropes" during crowded rounds feel unproductive, while Jon Rahm arrived last Friday to assess course conditions without typical tournament-week distractions.
- Jack Nicklaus long advocated this strategy, completing practice work the week before majors to know his plan rather than waiting for others during official rounds.
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Independent EspañolSOUTHAMPTON, New York, USA (AP) — The U.S. Open brought a lot of wind and not so much activity for a Monday, which is typical today in the practice rounds of majors moving to a field...
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