It’s only Tuesday of U.S. Open week and social media is already lighting up with examples of how challenging the rough and fescue areas will be at Shinnecock this week.

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Granted, the fairways at Shinnecock Hills have been widened since 2004, averaging 41 yards wide, which should provide plenty of breathing room for the world’s best golfers.

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But the U.S. Open is designed to be a test of a golfer’s complete game, and a test it certainly will be.

One errant shot and you’ll find yourself lost in a sea of green.

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And wow is that fescue gnarly.  Just watch it gobble this one up…

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Combine this with some lightning quick greens and you can guarantee no one is walking out of Shinnecock unscathed this year!

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