- Play on the opening day of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills was abruptly postponed on Thursday, just half an hour after it began, due to thick fog.
- A dense blanket of mist, combined with an existing 18mph breeze, severely obscured visibility, particularly for the first group who had reached the par-five 12th hole.
- Following consultation with officials, play was initially paused for 15 minutes, with players held on the course, before a further 15-minute delay was called.
- Masters champion Rory McIlroy and world number one Scottie Scheffler had early tee times, while later starters, including Aaron Rai and Justin Rose, faced predictions of wind gusts up to 36mph.
- Organisers had already taken preventative measures, such as slowing the pace of putting surfaces and planning to syringe greens, as half of the initial 12 players were already over par with no birdies recorded before the suspension.
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Thick fog halts US Open first round at Shinnecock Hills as high winds loom
