5 US Open 2026 videos showing how crazy the wind is right now

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It's usually that time of year when we get the same U.S. Open video ahead of the golf major: Golfers showing how deep the rough is ahead of the biggest, most torturous test for the sport's best. But not this time. In 2026, at Shinnecock Hills, the wind might be the biggest factor.

Yes, wind. Shinnecock Hills is on Long Island in New York -- full disclosure, I've been out there and can confirm the wind is a thing -- and the wind on Monday was HOWLING. Want proof? We've got it. There were a lot of videos shot and posted on Monday as the players practiced, and some noted the wind was going to be a problem later in the week if it was like that.

Here are some videos to take in:

Listen to the sound of the wind as Rory McIlroy teed off​

Rory McIlroy going no hat in the Shinnecock wind.

( @DPWorldTour) pic.twitter.com/WzCrjUTAbd

— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) June 15, 2026

Yikes. The lack of a hat tells you something, too.

The flags at Shinnecock Hills were going!​

Hello from Shinnecock. Where it is BREEZY. pic.twitter.com/JkSJ93RfDY

— Nick Piastowski (@nickpia) June 15, 2026

Matt Fitzpatrick talked about the wind at Shinnecock Hills​

Matt Fitzpatrick on dealing with the wind at Shinnecock:

"You've got to be able to have a lot of shots in your armory, really. I feel like it's a great golf course for that... It allows for shot making. I think that's what makes it a great test overall."pic.twitter.com/EZOJI9vxZe

— Underdog Golf (@UnderdogGolf) June 15, 2026

The wind might be a factor on putts​

From a player on site today at Shinnecock Hills:

"If the wind is blowing during the tournament like it is today, the 11th green is unplayable." pic.twitter.com/IYwQva6v82

— Fried Egg Golf (@fried_egg_golf) June 15, 2026

Carnage is coming at Shinnecock

“And… she’s gone!” pic.twitter.com/FFnNfiEk45

— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 16, 2026

Let's assume the greens are hard, too. OUCH!

What's the weather forecast for the 2026 US Open?​

Per the USGA:

"Wednesday is not looking too bad despite there being a meager chance for some raindrops, then the wind reaches its peak Thursday with gusts surpassing 30 mph as the wind takes center stage through the weekend."

This article originally appeared on For The Win: US Open 2026 wind videos at Shinnecock Hills show how crazy it is

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