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June 14, 2026
81 min

2026 U.S. Open Preview with Jaime Diaz

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Andy Johnson is joined by legendary golf writer Jaime Diaz for a comprehensive preview of this week's U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. The two discuss the modern history of the national championship at Shinnecock, with Jaime sharing memories from covering his first U.S. Open in 1986. Andy and Jaime assess the chances of big-name players like Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, and Brooks Koepka before previewing Scottie Scheffler's first attempt at completing the Career Grand Slam. The two also discuss the golf course at length, proposing that Shinnecock Hills might just be the best venue the U.S. Open has to offer. They wrap things up with their picks to win the 126th playing of the U.S. Open.

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Founder Andy Johnson started Fried Egg Golf in 2015 by answering his own question: What if we made golf architecture approachable? In looking at an entire golf course holistically, Fried Egg Golf brings another dimension to the game and fills a gap in golf coverage.

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