Weather conditions halt play at the 2026 U.S. Open amid fog
Bleacher Report • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:19 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Play was suspended less than an hour after the first players teed off at the 2026 U.S. Open on June 18 due to fog. The suspension occurred at 7:05 a.m. ET as conditions made it unsafe to continue. Players and fans shared viral images and videos depicting the dense fog at Shinnecock. The tournament will resume when weather conditions improve, allowing play to continue safely.
- •Play was suspended at the U.S. Open due to fog.
- •Suspension occurred at 7:05 a.m. ET on June 18.
- •Players teed off shortly before the suspension.
- •Viral images and videos showed severe fog at Shinnecock.
- •Tournament officials will resume play when conditions improve.
- 1:19 PMBleacher Report — New US Open Weather Forecast After Play Was Suspended amid Viral Photos, Videos of Fog at Shinnecock - Bleacher Report
"Less than one hour after the first players teed off at the 2026 U.S. Open on Thursday, weather conditions forced play to be suspended.
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