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Spotted: Driving irons at the 2026 U.S. Open

GolfWRX·4d ago·

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As the 2026 U.S. Open unfolds at Shinnecock Hills, the significance of driving irons resurfaces, reflecting the course's historical design by William Flynn in 1931, where precision and control remain crucial for players.

The third major is here for the men’s professional game this week as the golf world sets its eyes on Shinnecock Hills. The current layout is by William Flynn, dating to 1931. During this time the course was designed, a driving iron was very important to get to the ball in play. That doesn’t change […]

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