2018 U.S. Open Player Information
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, N.Y.
June 11-17, 2018
2018 U.S. Open Player Memorandum (full printable version)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) are the closest commercial airports to Shinnecock Hills. Francis S. Gabreski Airport is the closest airport to Shinnecock Hills that can accommodate private aviation.
Commercial Air Travel
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Distance to Shinnecock Hills: 85 miles
Distance to Hotel Indigo: 67 miles
Distance to Hyatt Place: 70 miles
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk.html
Distance to Shinnecock Hills: 78 miles
Distance to Hotel Indigo: 66 miles
Distance to Hyatt Place: 70 miles
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
www.macarthurairport.com/
Distance to Shinnecock Hills: 37 miles
Distance to Hotel Indigo: 26 miles
Distance to Hyatt Place: 28 miles
Private Air Travel
Francis S. Gabreski Airport – Westhampton Beach, NY (FOK)
Sheltair Aviation
300 Old Riverhead Road
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Phone: 631.288.9866
http://www.sheltairaviation.com/fbos/westhampton
https://goo.gl/maps/S4oLMQsuh1H2
Distance to Shinnecock Hills: 13 miles
Distance to Hotel Indigo: 9 miles
Distance to Hyatt Place: 6 miles
Alternate Arrival Locations
If you are planning to arrive at any airport other than LGA, JFK, ISP or Gabreski Airport, you will be responsible for your own transportation to Shinnecock Hills where the USGA will issue you a courtesy car.
Lexus SUV Courtesy Car Distribution
Each player will be provided with a Lexus GX SUV courtesy car for use during the week of the 2018 U.S. Open. USGA representatives will be available to distribute your SUV upon your arrival to ISP, Gabreski Airport or Shinnecock Hills. If arriving at LGA or JFK, we will transport you to Southampton where your courtesy car will be issued. Pertinent directions and procedures will be found within the vehicle as well as a built-in navigation system for your convenience.
Further details will be communicated in May.
International Player Travel
Each player is responsible for his travel to the U.S. Open Championship. International players must arrange for their own passport and visa. The USGA does not have any method to provide assistance with either document. Please click on the following link for more information that may be helpful in making your arrangements International Player Travel.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT INFORMATION
AVIS Budget Group
The USGA has a great relationship with the Avis Budget Group and are pleased to offer special rental car rates for the championship. To reserve a rental car with either Avis or Budget at a discounted rate, please click on the following links:
United Airlines
United Airlines is pleased to offer discounts of 2% to 10% off the published fares for players and player families traveling to the U.S. Open Championship. To receive this discount, please book your ticket online at www.united.com/meetingtravel and in the Offer Code box enter ZZAQ838668 then search for your flight. The discount code only applies to roundtrip tickets for travel to JFK and LGA Airports between June 1 - June 22, 2018. You may also go to www.united.com and click on ALL SEARCH OPTIONS and in Offer Code Box enter ZZAQ838668 when searching for your flight. Some restrictions may apply.
PLEASE NOTE: United Airlines will waive the change fee (normally $200) for one date change on the return flight of each ticket booked using the discount code. Any price difference in the airfare will still apply to the change of a ticket. To change your return flight without incurring the change fee, please call United Meetings at 800-426-1122 and provide them with your confirmation number as well as the Agreement code 838668 and Z code ZZAQ.
Player Services Office: 908.748.4770