SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. -- There is a reason the United States Golf Association continues to play its biggest championship at Shinnecock Hills -- and already has announced its return again for the U.S. Open in eight years.
Despite the controversy that seems to continually surround the venue and the logistical nightmares of holding such a big tournament in a remote part of Long Island, the allure is just too great.
Shinnecock is one of America's classic courses, one that is universally respected and admired. It offers a great vibe during U.S. Open week, and the potential for wind and rain adds to the mystique.