Yahoo Sports reports: Raymond Floyd had a brilliant wedge game and was equally known for his glare when he got locked in, particularly that 1986 win at Shinnecock at age 43. Mark O'Meara described Floyd as the most intimidating player he face. Corey Pavin won in 1995, geared toward toughness as being one of the shorter hitters as the game was moving toward power, another masterful chipper and most famous in these parts for his 4-wood to the 18th green to win the Open.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 16, 2026 11:21 PM
Toughness a quality of U.S. Open winners at Shinnecock Hills
Raymond Floyd had a brilliant wedge game and was equally known for his glare when he got locked in, particularly that 1986 win at Shinnecock at age 43. Mark O'Meara described Floyd as the most intimidating player he face. Corey Pavin won in 1995, geared toward toughness as being one of the shorter hitters as the game was moving toward power, another masterful chipper and most famous in these parts for his 4-wood to the 18th green to win the Open.
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