Golfweek's Eamon Lynch Called Long Island Golf Fans a "Stain" and the PGA Needs to Listen

Alright, Emerald City! You gotta hear about the U.S. Open at Shinnecock this past weekend. For *54 holes*, Golf Twitter was ready to call it the most boring major ever, right? But then, Sunday hit different. We’re talking absolute chaos on the back nine, and yeah, it delivered. But what *really* got everyone talking, and honestly, had me yelling at my screen, was the fan behavior that went down.

Chaos on the Green: Shinnecock Delivered Pure Sunday Fire

So, for *54 holes*, Golf Twitter had everyone believing the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock was gonna be the most boring major championship *ever*. Seriously, it felt like everyone was counting it out. But we often forget, the real magic, the good stuff, almost always waits for the final round. And man, did Sunday hit different! We're talking absolute, edge-of-your-seat chaos on the back nine, and yeah, it delivered big time. Wyndham Clark, who had been cruising with a six-stroke lead, nearly blew the whole thing up, and you could feel the fans turning on him fast. Sam Burns was right there, making a serious, clutch push. That back nine on Sunday at Shinnecock? Pure adrenaline, the kind of golf drama you live for.

Are Long Island Fans a "Stain" on the Game? One Expert Says YES.

But listen, while the golf itself was wild, the fan behavior was something else entirely. It wa

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sn't just passionate, it was genuinely uncomfortable to watch, even from home. Americans *really* pulled hard against another American in our national championship, and honestly, you gotta wonder if we’ll ever see that kind of vibe again in any major. It leaves you scratching your head. And here’s the kicker: Golfweek's Eamon Lynch, talking on Golf Channel Monday morning, didn't pull *any* punches. He argued the PGA Championship should totally ditch Bethpage in 2033, and maybe Long Island entirely, because those fans keep proving they’re a "stain" on the game itself. "Stain"? Harsh? Maybe. But after witnessing Sunday, I'm leaning towards fair. That's a major statement, especially with the PGA Championship already slated to return to Bethpage Black in 2033. It really puts the future of major golf events on Long Island into question, doesn't it? So, yeah, this isn't just a golf tournament recap, this is a conversation that's just getting started about fan culture and the future of major venues. You wanna dive deeper into this whole Long Island fan mess, hear the raw take, or perhaps you're curious what the great Urban Meyer had to say when he joined them live from Liberty National after the Liberty Cup? My buddies on 'The Loop' podcast broke it all down this week, discussing all this and much more. Go have a listen wherever you find your podcasts. It’s a must-hear if you care about the game, or just love a good, fiery debate about sports.

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