Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the venerable club in Southampton, N.Y., has hosted a Walker Cup and three assorted U.S. Ams in its 135-year history, but its most definitive and memorable moments? Its five previous, tightly fought national championships — and its fascinating array of winners.
1896 U.S. OPEN
Winner: JAMES FOULIS Score: 152 No. of rounds: 2, in one day Margin of victory: 3 strokes
Ray Floyd in 1986.
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1986 U.S. OPEN
Winner: RAYMOND FLOYD Score: 279 (-1) Margin of victory: 2 strokes