Shinnecock Hills plays host to the U.S. Open for the third time this millennium, and if 2018's renewal is anything to go by, the players could be in for a tough week. Couple a tough course with what looks like tough, breezy conditions again this week, and ...

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Shinnecock Hills embodies what U.S. Open conditions are all about: merciless frustration.

Scottie Scheffler (5.6%) is the favorite, but I'm looking elsewhere for my U.S. Open first-round leader picks and targeting a morning tee time due to the inclement weather expected at Shinnecock Hills. The third major of the golf season kicked off this ...