Those who understand golf say that one of the most elegant and toughest courses in the world is the Shinnecock HillsIn fact, the American Golf Association (USGA) considers it one of its favorites. That is why it is not surprising that they have chosen it to host, once again, their most prestigious tournament, the US Open Golf, which takes place from June 14 to 17 in Southampton, in the heart of the most luxurious, expensive, elegant and sophisticated area of ​​New York, The Hamptons.
The best players in the world will face each other on a course that for this edition has increased the size of its course by more than 450 meters, which has meant advancing the start of 17 of its holes. The tournament will continue to be played at a par 70, but it extends its length to 6807 meters, and some holes such as the par 4 of the 14th increase to 474 meters, or the winding par 5 of the 16th hole, with 563 meters. If we add to this the usual wind in the area, it is understandable why it holds the bar so high compared to other courses. Because the hills that give the course its name have been changing their profile in recent years, affecting more than 28.000 square meters of fairway, all to fit within the strict margins required by the USGA.
The opening day will be on Thursday, June 14, and the doors of the spectacular clubhouse will open from 6:00 AM until the game concludes, and this will be the case on Friday the 15th with the second round. Rounds 3 and 4 suffer some variation since the schedules will depend on the number of players who have made the cut, but normally the first pairing begins to be played from the first tee between 7:30 and 8:30 AM, while the last pairing will leave from that same tee at approximately 14:30 p.m. The environment certainly invites you to live the experience of this 118th edition of the US Open, since it is one of the most exclusive regions of the East Coast. Just over 100 kilometers away, Los Hampton is a reference for the highest and healthiest economies in the region. So it doesn't seem unreasonable to take the opportunity to stay in one of its luxurious hotels and enjoy a show worthy of only a select few.
The Quogue Club at Hallock House It is one of the most recommended options. With a price of around 425 euros, it is the closest thing to a classic American country house, with great detail with comfort and discretion as its hallmark.
The Hamlet Inn It is another of the wonders that Los Hampton hides, with a swimming pool and common dining rooms where the proximity and the environment become the perfect definition of the elegance and style of classy places, and only for 570 euros per night.
But without a doubt, staying at the hotel means doing it in the Topping Rose House, a true marvel of comfort and design, at the service of visitors who are looking for an experience in every sense to get a 360-degree visual impression of what it is really like to live in Los Hamptons while golf takes center stage, and from 420 euros.
Any excuse is good to visit the Big Apple and play sports, but if 120 kilometers away we can live the maximum experience of those two things, we should not miss the opportunity. Because 18 holes on the East Coast come worth a trip.
Gala Mora
DESALAS Lifestyle
