News and announcements from the William Flynn Society
The Shinnecock Hills Golf Club has hosted nine USGA with this year’s US Open being the 10th championship, including six US Opens. The Club has hosted a US Open in three different centuries.
Shinnecock Hills prepares to put William Flynn’s design on display at 2026 U.S. Open. By Phil Carlucci – The Met Golfer
Why is Shinnecock Hills the gnarliest U.S. Open test? It starts with triangles. The triangulation of Shinnecock Hills Golf Course, site of the 2026 U.S. Open is one of the key features of the course in that it really keeps you on your toes.
William Flynn may be the most underappreciated genius in golf course architecture. In this Q&A for Golf Digest, I explore what set Flynn apart — from his revolutionary design principles and Philadelphia School roots to his enduring masterpiece, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, host of the U.S. Open.
Members of The William Flynn Society gathered at Lancaster Country Club on July 17 to experience the course Flynn spent the most time refining. His thoughtful revisions, driven by both the challenges of the Conestoga River and advances in golf technology, remain evident throughout the layout. Despite the intense summer heat, it was a memorable day appreciating Flynn’s enduring architectural vision.
The William Flynn Foundation recently donated to First Tee – Savannah’s Adaptive School Program, helping provide equipment and materials for The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism to support their adaptive golf education initiatives.
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