US Open: Shinnecock Hills weather forecast

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is the venue for the 126th US Open as the world's best players head to New York for the year's third major.

Located just three miles north of the Atlantic Ocean, Shinnecock Hills is an exposed venue, adding to the links feel of the course.

One of the hardest courses in the world, Shinnecock will play true to US Open fashion, with even-par likely a very good score across the week. Strong winds on Thursday in 2018 meant that the scoring average was 76.47, with anyone scoring six-over-par or better gaining strokes on the field.

Conditions were more benign on Friday, though only 14 players broke par, while lightning-fast greens on Saturday again led to a scoring average of over 75 on a day in which Phil Mickelson hit a moving ball after racing his putt past the hole, leading to a two-stroke penalty.

Conditions once again look to be breezy this year with steady winds forecast for all four days.

Take a look at the full forecast below.

Shinnecock Hills weather forecast

Thursday

There's currently a 60% chance of rain on Thursday, with temperatures likely reaching the low-20s. Winds pushing 20mph are expected to subside somewhat later in the day, giving an advantage to the earlier starters.

Friday

Temperatures again should peak in the low-20s, with a slightly calmer wind of around 12mph and a 25% chance of rain.

Saturday

Saturday is currently forecast to be the warmest day with peaks of around 25C, though the 20mph wind will serve to cool players making the cut.

Sunday

Sunday may actually have the best of the conditions, with a breeze of around 12mph forecast and peak temperatures around 24C.

Forecast correct as of Monday 15th June. Source: accuweather.