Shinnecock Hills Golf Club has hosted nine (soon to be 10) USGA events and is the only U.S. Open site to host the national open in three different centuries. The William Flynn masterpiece has become synonymous with the U.S. 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 U.S. Opens and will host its sixth this week when the world’s best descend on Long Island.
While thousands of spectators will flock to Southampton, N.Y., this week to watch Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and others, very few will ever have the privilege to spend a day playing and experiencing the iconic course in full. But Jake Stoutland recently got to spend a full day at Shinnecock and documented what it’s like to be a guest at the famed course.
Stoutland’s day at Shinnecock started as the sun rose over the Peconic Bay. He spoke with superintendent Jon Jennings to start the day before entering the clubhouse, which was built in 1892. Then, Stoutland played a full 18 alongside his caddie, Ian, who has been a Shinnecock caddie for 26 years.
To see a rare look inside a day at Shinnecock Hills, check out Jake Stoutland’s full video above.
