Everything you need to know to watch the 2026 US Open golf from Australia, including start times, overnight viewing windows and where to catch the action live.
The US Open is back, and this year it returns to one of golf’s most iconic and demanding venues, Shinnecock Hills on Long Island.
As always, for Australian golf fans, the challenge is not just who to watch, but when to watch, with the action rolling right through the night and into the early morning.
For Aussies, it is the usual mix of late nights and early starts, with full coverage available on FOX SPORTS via Foxtel, plus streaming on Foxtel Go/Now. [golfaustralia.com.au]
TV times in Australia (AEST)
Here is the simple viewing guide based on US broadcast times.
Round 1 – Friday
8:30pm (Thu night) to around 7:00am
Round 2 – Saturday
8:30pm (Fri night) to around 9:30am
Round 3 – Sunday
Midnight to around 10:00am
Final Round – Monday
11:00pm (Sun night) to around 9:00am
Aussies in the field
There is a familiar Australian presence again at Shinnecock Hills, led by:
Cameron Smith
Adam Scott
Min Woo Lee
Jason Day
Lucas Herbert
Adam Scott will play his 100th consecutive major golf championship at the 2026 Us Open.
What to expect
Shinnecock Hills has a reputation for being one of the toughest US Open tests, with wind, firm greens and tricky setups that can change quickly across a round. It is rarely a shootout and usually rewards patience more than aggression.
From a viewing angle, this is one where it pays to pick your moments. The overnight coverage starts early, but if you are setting an alarm, aim for those early-morning windows across the weekend and the final round on Monday.