Shinnecock Hills
The main tournaments played at Shinnecock Hills are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on the winners, their scores and prize money.
Majors
USGA
The US Open (126th) (June 18-21). [Shinnecock Hills GC, Southampton, Long Island, NY].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (118th) (June 14-17). Second-placed Tommy Fleetwood (Eng) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Koepka (USA), who became the first man for 29 years to successfully defend this title. Fleetwood fired a US Open record-equalling score of 63 in his final round. [Shinnecock Hills GC, Southampton, Long Island, NY].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (104th) (June 17-20). Second-placed Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 2 shots behind Goosen (RSA). Only Goosen and Mickelson finished under par, on a final day that saw the highest scoring average (78.9) since 1935; wind, unforgiving rough and billiard-table greens were all factors. [Shinnecock Hills GC, Southampton, Long Island, NY].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (95th) (June 15-18). Second-placed Greg Norman (Aus) finished 2 shots behind first-time major championship winner Pavin (USA). Pavin's victory was sealed with a stunning 4-wood approach shot to the 18th green in the final round. [Shinnecock Hills GC, Southampton, Long Island, NY].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (86th) (June 12-15). Second-placed Lanny Wadkins (USA) and Chip Beck (USA) finished 2 shots behind Floyd (USA), who recorded his fourth major championship victory and 20th PGA Tour win. [Shinnecock Hills GC, Southampton, Long Island, NY].
Team Events
R&A / USGA
The Walker Cup (26th). USA vs Gt Britain & Ireland. Ten top amateurs per team competing in 2x four foursomes and 2x eight singles. Result: USA 16, GB&I 8. Non-playing captains: Lewis "Lou" Oehmig (USA); Alexander "Sandy" Saddler (Scot/GB&I). [Shinnecock Hills GC, Southampton, Long Island, NY].
FRIDAY SINGLES (eight 18-hole matches; home player stated first): Lindy Miller bt Peter McEvoy (Eng) 2 holes; John Fought bt Ian Hutcheon (Scot) 4&3; Scott Simpson bt Gordon Murray (Scot) 7&6; Vance Heafner bt John Davies (Eng) 4&3; Bill Sander lost to Allan Brodie (Scot) 4&3; Gary Hallberg lost to Steve Martin (Scot) 3&2; Fred Ridley bt Sandy Lyle (Scot) 2 holes; Jay Sigel bt Paul McKellar (Scot) 5&3.
SATURDAY SINGLES (eight 18-hole matches): Miller bt Martin 1 hole; Fought bt Davies 2&1; Sander lost to Brodie 2&1; Hallberg bt McEvoy 4&3; Dick Siderowf lost to Michael Kelley (Eng) 2&1; Mike Brannan lost to Hutcheon 2 holes; Ridley bt Lyle 5&3; Sigel bt Peter Deeble (Eng) 1 hole.
Amateur
USGA
The US Women's Amateur Championship (6th). Griscom (USA) beat Margaret Curtis (USA) 6 and 5 in the final. [Shinnecock Hills GC, Southampton, Long Island, NY].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (2nd) (July 8). Second-placed and defending champion Horace Rawlins (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Foulis (Scot). [Shinnecock Hills GC, Southampton, Long Island, NY].
Amateur
USGA
The US Amateur Championship (2nd) (July 14-17; field of 58 players). Henry Whigham (Scot) beat Joseph G. Thorp (USA) 8 and 7 in the 36-hole final. [Shinnecock Hills GC, Southampton, Long Island, NY].
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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