India, June 18 -- US Open 2026 at Shinnecock Hills began under the influence of dense fog that soon caused a complete stoppage of game proceedings just 30 minutes into the game. Just 14 golfers managed to finish their round score before the officials stopped the game with no birdies registered during the initial groupings. The visibility levels were such that even the widest fairways measuring 48 yards could not provide any relief since many of the greens disappeared from view while given the forecasted winds around 40 mph, this made things all the more difficult for the players.

Fog Halts Early Action at Shinnecock Hills

Play had barely settled in when officials sounded the horn just 30 minutes after the opening tee shots while only 14...