2 Off the 1st: Who will win the 2026 US Open, and Rory questions the new PGA Tour schedule
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2 Off the 1st: Who will win the 2026 US Open, and Rory questions the new PGA Tour schedule



On this special US Open preview edition of the show, Ryan looks at Shinnecock Hills, talks about who should do well at the US Open and what to expect in terms of conditions and setup at the national championship. Rory McIlroy also openly questions the new-look PGA Tour schedule after the Canadian Open, wondering if the old way of doing things -- pre-LIV -- is the right way to go. Finally, kudos to Bud Cauley for his 1st PGA Tour win after a long path back.

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