Brutal rough, lightning-fast greens and rowdy New Yorkers - US Open will be a stern test (opens original article in a new tab)

The 126th US Open at Shinnecock Hills will present a challenging course with brutal rough, fast greens, and narrow fairways, alongside potential rowdy fan behavior, making it a tough test for golfers.

• Shinnecock Hills course will be the toughest US Open test with brutal rough, fast greens, and narrow fairways.
• New York galleries are known for rowdy behavior, with past incidents of verbal abuse towards golfers.
• Rory McIlroy noted the course's difficulty but believes it can be a great championship test if set up properly.