The men's U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York for the first time since 2004, when Retief Goosen's dominant putting performance led to a four-under 276 and a two-stroke win over Phil Mickelson.
Shinnecock Hills was notoriously difficult that year, as it was in 1995 and 1986, when Corey Pavin (even-par 280) and Raymond Floyd (one-under 279) took home U.S. Open trophies, respectively.
It should be no different this year, with the first groups teeing off Thursday at 6:45 a.m. ET. According to Sean Martin of PGATour.com, Shinnecock is 7,445 yards this week, which is 459 yards longer than the 2004 tournament.