Shinnecock Hills Golf Club has hosted five prior U.S. Opens, with only three players finishing under par across those events due to its narrow fairways, deep rough, firm greens, and demanding setup that routinely produces scoring averages well above par. The current tournament record of 62, achieved twice in 2023 at a more receptive Los Angeles Country Club layout, has never been approached at Shinnecock under major-championship conditions. With the 2026 edition beginning June 18 on a course expected to play similarly firm and penal, the wisdom of crowds reflected in the 96% “No” pricing highlights how few realistic paths exist for a sub-62 round. Only an unusually soft setup from heavy rain or an unprecedented individual performance could realistically shift that assessment.