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US Open Fogged Out: Play Halted on Day One
18 Jun
Summary
- US Open play was postponed due to thick fog on Thursday morning.
- Visibility issues forced a halt just 30 minutes into the first round.
- Organizers prepared for high winds later, but fog became the immediate problem.
Play at the US Open was suspended on Thursday morning due to unexpectedly dense fog, just half an hour into the opening round at Shinnecock Hills. High winds had been predicted for later in the day, but the thick mist created severe visibility issues, obscuring fairways and greens. Organizers initially paused play for 15 minutes before halting it entirely. Several top players, including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, had early tee times, potentially avoiding the worst of the anticipated wind gusts later. Concerns about golf balls being blown off fast greens had already led to preparations, including slowing putting surfaces and planning to water them. Early play saw half of the initial players over par with no birdies recorded before the suspension.
