First-round play suspended at 126th U.S. Open because of heavy fog

First-round play at the 126th U.S. Open was suspended on Thursday, June 18, 2026, due to heavy fog at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York. Officials called a halt at 7:05 a.m. ET after fog blanketed the course, despite the USGA having anticipated heavy wind and possible storms as the primary weather concerns. The stoppage occurred early in the opening round of the tournament.