Fog interrupts first round at U.S. Open 2026 as players adapt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:58 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The 126th U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock faced an early suspension of play due to fog less than 30 minutes into the first round. Some players opted to finish their current holes during the brief delay. The USA broadcast crew featured Jay Roberts from the USGA, who discussed players' options and clarified a little-known rule allowing practice on previous greens during play. Jim Furyk, serving as lead analyst, expressed surprise at the information, revealing gaps in common knowledge about the regulations.
- •Play suspended early in the first round due to fog at Shinnecock.
- •Players had the option to complete holes during the delay.
- •Jay Roberts explained rules regarding practice during play.
- •Jim Furyk was surprised to learn about the practice rule.
- •Fog impact highlights the unpredictability of championship conditions.
- 11:58 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: The little-known USGA rule that stumped Jim Furyk on the broadcast
"The former U.S. Open winner had no clue about this (neither did we, in fairness).
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