US Open golf delayed by fog, tee times shifted

Heavy fog at Shinnecock Hills on June 18, 2026 forced officials to suspend play in the first round of the 126th U.S. Open after a two‑hour delay. More than 100 players, including 54‑year‑old Padraig Harrington, were held in the clubhouse before the round resumed. Harrington joked about wanting to go back to bed after the interruption and noted the extra warm‑up was challenging at his age.

Following the disruption, the tournament released an updated schedule for the second round, listing tee times from 8:35 PM through the early morning hours. The revised list includes top competitors such as Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka, as well as newcomers like Miles Russell. The adjustments aim to accommodate the delayed first round while keeping the overall competition on track.