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2026 U.S. Open leaderboard: Live updates, coverage and scores in Round 1
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Play at the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills was suspended at 7:05 a.m. local time due to dense fog, severely limiting visibility on the course.
- After a two-hour delay, play resumed at 9:05 a.m., with players moved back to their positions from when the suspension began.
- Early birdies were made by James Nicholas and Brandon Wu on lengthy putts, highlighting the challenge of scoring under tough conditions.
- Players face stiffening winds and potential afternoon storms, complicating play and possibly extending the tournament schedule.
- Historically, very few players finish under par at Shinnecock Hills, making any red figures early in the tournament a notable achievement.
