2026 US Open Championship: Time for the last 9 holes

Posted on June 17, 2026
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Time for the toughest major of the year. Welcome to the US Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills, one of the greatest championship courses across the globe.

With less than 24 hours to go before the first tee time of the major, the course has been tested by players and caddies alike. The rough is up, the course is going to play tough, compounded by the weather, but the crowds will be flocking in with record numbers expected!

Don’t panic and get on with those PICKS in.



Your Picks
Prep time was hopefully put to good use, but now is the time to commit, visualise and execute. Make those PICKS now.

The form list is clear and its laced with talent, but Scottie is chasing a storied grand slam - while he is still peaking! But there are so many who will do everything to block him, many in better touch, like Cam, chasing his 1st major!



Need some help? History repeats itself.
Sneak a look at the leaderboard of the 2025 US Open or the 2024 US Open leaderboards.



For an in-depth analysis of the top candidates, check out GOLF DIGEST PICKS and POWER RANKINGS for the US Open test.

Shinnecock will create an epic major. The course does present opportunities for birdie, rare for the US Open , but also will break you in an instant.

Check out the trends on DATA GOLF RANKINGS, which also drives our buckets.



Take on your mates
Time to get stuck into your majorpunter PICKS. As always, the more the merrier so send this on to the other golf fans in your life to get them involved and swell the winner's purse!

Remember we have Side Pots for punters to directly compete with each other’s friends, families, colleagues, local clubs, whatever you feel necessary. Give it a try and maybe get some side wagers going!

Reminder of the majorpunter rules, with a no-subs option, but having 6 picks including 2 wildcards. See the RULES on the site, which also include a no-sympathy approach to players withdrawing once the first tee shot has gone off.

Here’s looking forward to an action-packed US Open, with lots of trials and tribulations, joy and despair, come wind, rain or shine.

Remember to ensure your teams are entered and paid before the first tee off time which is 6:35am Local time.

Remember to ensure your teams are entered and paid before the first tee off time wherever you might be around the globe.