Shinnecock Hills Golf Club has hosted 10 USGA events and is the only US Open site to host the National Open in three different centuries. William Flynn’s masterpiece has become synonymous with the US Open and is one of the most famous and exclusive courses in American golf.
Sitting between Peconic Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Shinnecock Hills is considered to be the oldest links course in America and was one of the five charter clubs that formed the USGA. Shinnecock Hills has hosted five US Opens and will host the sixth this week when the world’s best descend on Long Island.
While thousands of spectators will flock to Southampton, NY, this week to watch Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and others, very few will ever have the privilege of spending a day playing and fully experiencing the iconic course. But Jake Stoutland recently spent a full day at Shinnecock and documented what it’s like to be a guest at the famous course.
Stoutland’s day at Shinnecock began as the sun rose over Peconic Bay. He talked to superintendent Jon Jennings about getting started the day before he walked into the clubhouse, which was built in 1892. Stoutland then played 18 rounds alongside his caddy, Ian, who has been a Shinnecock caddy for 26 years.
For a rare glimpse into a day at Shinnecock Hills, watch Jake Stoutland’s full video above.
