How to watch 2026 US Open golf

Jonathan Victoria • 16 Jun 2026 Guides

156 players ready for action once again for glory.

The 126th edition of the US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Noted as a true “links-style” course, it will provide a strong challenge to the talented field which will no doubt provide four straight days of unpredictability.

Aaron Rai’s recent unexpected victory at the PGA Championship proved how it could be anyone’s day if they can take their moment, as was J.J. Spaun’s victory at last year’s US Open.

As the championship weekend draws nearer, find out how you can watch the 2026 US Open golf in the UK, plus more key information, right here.

How to watch 2026 US Open golf

As with all PGA Tour golf events, the 2026 US Open will be available to watch in full live exclusively on Sky Sports in the UK.

2026 US Open golf on Sky Sports

Sky Sports is the exclusive home of the PGA Tour in the UK, so you’ll need to either be with Sky or if you already are, have a Sky Sports subscription to be able to tune in.

Live coverage of the tournament begins at 12:30pm on Thursday and Friday, at 3pm on Saturday and at 4pm on Sunday. There will also be a whole host of extra tournament coverage and programming throughout the weekend, even on Tuesday and Wednesday before the actual competition begins.

Everything will be live and available to watch on Sky Sports’ dedicated golf channel, Sky Sports Golf, as well as Sky Sports Main Event.

Key times (all BST)

Thursday: 12:30pm-1am - Day One Live!

Friday: 12:30pm-1am - Day Two Live!

Saturday: 3pm-1am - Day Three Live!

Sunday: 4pm-12am - Day Four Live!

Tuesday and Wednesday will see live build-up of the competition from the course, with the live coverage, latest news, interviews and updates ahead of play.

There will also be a plethora of official Sky Sports films from past PGA Championships throughout the week

History of the US Open

The US Open is one of golf’s four major championships and the oldest of the modern majors played in the United States. 

First staged in 1895 at Newport Golf Club in Rhode Island, the tournament began as a 36-hole event with just 11 competitors. It has since grown into one of the sport’s most prestigious titles, renowned for its demanding course setups and emphasis on accuracy, patience and mental toughness.

The championship is traditionally held in June and is known for producing some of golf’s toughest scoring conditions. Legendary champions include Jack Nicklaus (four wins), Ben Hogan (four wins), Bobby Jones, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Woods’ 15-shot victory at Pebble Beach in 2000 remains one of the most dominant performances in major championship history.

Today, the US Open is regarded as golf’s ultimate test, with players battling challenging rough, lightning-fast greens and narrow fairways in pursuit of one of the game’s most coveted trophies.

When is the 2026 US Open?

The 2026 US Open will be played from Thursday 18th - Sunday 21st June.

Where is the 2026 US Open being played?

The 2026 US Open will be contested at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, with 156 players making up the field. 

About Shinnecock Hills Golf Club

Founded in 1891, Shinnecock Hills Golf club is one of USA’s oldest clubs and is among the five charter clubs that formed the United States Golf Association (USGA) in 1894.

The course is renowned for its links-style layout, exposed terrain and challenging winds, providing a stern test for even the world's best players.

Shinnecock has several notable and celebrated holes, including the namesake 16th hole - a long 616-yard par-five with elevated approaches and well-placed bunkers that can quickly turn a hopeful birdie into a woeful bogey or worse.

There are only two par-fives on the course and thankfully four par-threes, although one of which is the 11th, known as “Hill Head”. At just 159 yards, it should be a simple play onto the green for the pros - should be being the key there, as it is an elevated and well-bunkered green. Under firm or windy conditions, it can play notoriously difficult despite the yardage.

2026 US Open golf field

The 156 player field is composed of players who have qualified through different methods. Previous winners between 2016-2025 receive automatic qualification, as do recent major champions from other championships and other various qualifiers.

Amongst the field is some of the world’s finest, including reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy, five-time major winner Brooks Koepka, and most notably world number one Scottie Scheffler, who is aiming to complete his career grand slam with a win this weekend.

2026 US Open golf groupings & tee times

The pairings for Thursday and Friday have been released and as usual, the trios will remain the same for both days and will alternate between morning and afternoon sessions, meaning the groups who play Thursday morning will then play Friday afternoon and vice versa.

There will also be two sets of groups setting off at the same time both days, with one set starting on the 1st tee and the other on the 10th. This will also alternate, so those starting from the 1st tee on Thursday will begin on the 10th on Friday and vice versa again.

2026 US Open golf prize money

The purse for the 2026 US Open is set for at least $21.5 million (~£16m), with the winner taking the largest share of $4.3m (~£3.2m).

US Open golf winners

In total, there has been 95 different winners of the US Open, with the most by one player being four, achieved by four greats:

• Willie Anderson (1901, 1903-1905)
• Bobby Jones (a)(1923, 1926, 1929-1930)
• Ben Hogan (1948, 1950-1951, 1953)
• Jack Nicklaus (1962, 1967, 1972, 1980)

The most recent winner is J.J. Spaun, who claimed his first-ever major win during the 125th edition.

Past 10 winners

• 2025 - J.J. Spaun
• 2024 - Bryson DeChambeau
• 2023 - Wyndham Clark
• 2022 - Matt Fitzpatrick
• 2021 - Jon Rahm
• 2020 - Bryson DeChambeau
• 2019 - Gary Woodland
• 2018 - Brooks Koepka
• 2017 - Brooks Koepka
• 2016 - Dustin Johnson

All-time records

Youngest winner: 19 years & 315 days - John McDermott (1911)

Oldest winner: 45 years & 15 days - Hale Irwin (1990)

Most consecutive wins: 3 - Willie Anderson (1903-1905)

Biggest winning margin: 15 strokes - Tiger Woods (2000, all-time record for majors)

Lowest score over 72 holes: 268 - Rory McIlroy (65-66-68-69, 2011)

Most frequent championship venue: 10 - Oakmont Country Club (1927, 1935, 1953, 1962, 1973, 1983, 1994, 2007, 2016, 2025)