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The simple and frustrating reason there are very few fans at the US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Wyndham Clark held a commanding six-shot lead after 54 holes at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, but the final round atmosphere was notably subdued due to sparse crowds.
- Shinnecock Hills, while a prestigious golf course, presents significant logistical challenges for fan transportation, especially given its location on Long Island, New York.
- The final groups' late tee time of 3:45 p.m. contributed to dwindling spectator presence as darkness fell, with many fans needing to catch early trains back to New York City.
- The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) was the primary transit option for fans, but the lengthy four-hour round-trip journey and limited train schedules discouraged attendance during the crucial closing holes.
- Families and other attendees faced tough choices between catching early trains to return at a reasonable hour or staying late and enduring a midnight arrival back in the city, impacting overall turnout and energy levels.
