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Matt Fitzpatrick wants a difficult U.S. Open test. He wants to see Shinnecock pushed to the limit. "I want it to get as dry and firm as possible, as U.S. Opens do, and just see where that takes us."
Why does he prefer that style of test at this championship?
"I think the biggest thing for me is that I like -- I don't particularly like playing birdie-fests. I don't think it's as enjoyable as having to -- take today on the 11th hole, for example, the wind is pumping in off the left, and I've chipped a 5-iron in there. If there's no wind there, you might be hitting 9-iron or whatever.
"I think that for me -- this golf course, I think when it is really tough like that, I enjoy that challenge because you have to do your homework, and you have to hit good shots, and that's what I think any good golf tournament should require."
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