Long Island golf fans do not deserve another major, Golf Channel says

Key Points:

• Golf Channel analyst Eamon Lynch criticized Long Island golf fans following the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, calling them a "stain on the game" and arguing that no major golf tournaments should be held there again.
• Lynch's comments were sparked by disruptive behavior from fans heckling U.S. Open leader Wyndham Clark during the final round, including taunts like "Don’t choke Wyndham" and "Get in the bunker."
• The issue is not isolated to the U.S. Open; similar heckling and unruly fan behavior occurred at Bethpage Black during the Ryder Cup, affecting players like Rory McIlroy and others.
• Lynch suggested adopting stricter fan conduct policies similar to Augusta National Golf Club's approach at The Masters, advocating for no phones, zero tolerance, and no second chances to maintain golf’s decorum.
• Despite Wyndham Clark’s own controversial history on the course, Lynch emphasizes that fan behavior at major championships must uphold the sport's standards, which he believes Long Island fans have repeatedly failed to do.