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How local munis are benefitting from their high-profile neighbors’ U.S. Opens

Since 2021, the USGA's Green Section team has provided no cost or deeply discounted consulting rates to local public courses near U.S. Open venues.

By Kevin Cunningham · Golf

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 12:27 PM

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Four Suffolk County municipal courses are receiving USGA agronomic support following the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
USGA agronomists conducted site visits to help improve course conditions, agronomy, and resource management at local facilities.
The initiative also expands youth golf opportunities and instruction for members of the Shinnecock Nation.

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Following the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the USGA partnered with the Metropolitan Golf Association to assist four Suffolk County municipal facilities. Indian Island CC, Santapogue Creek Golf Course, Timber Point Golf Course, and West Sayville Golf Course are receiving agronomic expertise from the USGA Green Section to enhance course conditions.

The Green Section team visited the public courses to address specific issues including greens health, tree management, and rising sea levels. The community engagement initiative also includes supporting youth golf programming for the Shinnecock Nation, continuing a tradition that began with 1896 competitor Oscar Bunn.

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