A hole-by-hole look at Shinnecock Hills ahead of the 126th US Open

The third golf major of the year is set to begin on Thursday.

A general view of work crews on the golf course at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Pic: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images.

No. 1, 394 yards, par 4

A soft opening to a stern test, this par 4 from an elevated tee by the clubhouse will typically be a fairway metal off the tee because the fairway tightens at 300 yards. A prevailing win at the players’ back might tempt them to hit driver near the green.