India, June 18 -- The opening round of the 126th U.S. Open Golf Championship at the historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club was brought to an unexpected halt almost as soon as it began on Thursday, June 18. While players and officials had been preparing for strong winds and challenging course conditions, it was thick coastal fog that ended up causing the first major disruption of the tournament. Following a tense two-hour standoff with the marine layer, the USGA officially gave the green light for play to resume at 9:05 a.m. ET. However, the region remains under threat for extreme weather conditions throughout the day.

Shinnecock Hills Weather Forecast For U.S. Open 2026

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