2026 U.S. Open Predictions: Pros & Amateurs at Shinnecock

2026 U.S. Open Round 2 Predictions: Cut Day at Shinnecock (Friday, June 19)

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Make your Round 2 picks for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York — cut day, Friday, June 19. After a fog-delayed, wind-battered opening round, predict where the 36-hole cut line lands, whether Scottie Scheffler survives to chase the career Grand Slam, and how the leaders hold up. Plus a full amateur thread: Ryder Cowan, Preston Stout, and how many of the 19 amateurs reach the weekend at golf's toughest test.

1 of 13

Where will the 36-hole cut line land?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
+5 or betterCorrectCourse eases off
+1
+6 to +7
+1
+8 to +9Right where 2018 landed (+8)
+1
+10 or worseFull meat-grinder
+1
2 of 13

Will any player shoot 66 or lower (4-under+) in Round 2?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

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Points
YesCorrect
+1
No
+1
3 of 13

Does Round 1 pacesetter Wyndham Clark stay inside the top 5 after Round 2?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Yes — stays top 5Correct
+1
No — slips outside
+1
4 of 13

Will an amateur sit inside the top 10 after 36 holes?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Yes — an amateur is top 10
+1
NoCorrect
+1
5 of 13

How many players sit UNDER par for the tournament after 36 holes?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

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Points
10 or fewerCorrect
+1
11–18
+1
19–26
+1
27 or more
+1
6 of 13

What will the 36-hole lead be?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

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Points
-8 or lower
+1
5 to -7Correct
+1
-3 to -4
+1
-2 or worse
+1
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Head-to-head: Scheffler vs. McIlroy — better Round 2?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Scottie SchefflerCorrect
+1
Rory McIlroy
+1
They tie
+1
8 of 13

Will there be a hole-in-one in Round 2?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

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Points
Yes
+1
NoCorrect
+1
9 of 13

How many amateurs survive the cut?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

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Points
0None survive
+1
1–2
+1
3–5Correct
+1
6 or moreA strong amateur showing
+1
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Grand Slam survival: Scheffler opened over par — does he make the cut?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Yes — makes the cutCorrect
+1
No — misses the weekend
+1
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Will a past U.S. Open champion lead (or co-lead) after 36 holes?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

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Points
Yes — a past champ leadsCorrect
+1
No
+1
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Amateur showdown: Ryder Cowan vs. Preston Stout — better 36-hole total?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Ryder CowanCorrect
+1
Preston Stout
+1
They tie
+1
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Bryson bounce-back: does DeChambeau stay under par through 36 holes?

Jun 19 @ 1:00 PM

Pick the correct answer.

Points
Yes — stays under par
+1
No — slips to par or worseCorrect
+1

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EF evan_ferrante
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CM cameron_maloney
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RR rrekieta20
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AY anthonyyepez
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SA smith_anderson
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MA marc
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JB drjohannes
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MW michael
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AK Amandakelly
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