Play at the U.S. Open was suspended due to fog at Shinnecock Hills from 7:05 a.m. ET to 9:05 a.m. ET. A handful of players had started before the delay on the par-70 course hosting its sixth U.S. Open. The 156-player field includes 12 former champions and 49 debutants.
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“US Open start delayed due to fog as weather leaves its mark on Shinnecock Hills”
Read at New York Post →The fog delay illustrates climate-linked weather volatility and highlights elite insulation from broader environmental costs.
“Natural conditions versus concentrated leisure and capital”
The delay underscores testing golfers against unpredictable conditions at a traditional venue rewarding precision.
“Merit-based competition and acceptance of nature's interruptions”
The USGA exercised contractual authority over consenting players through voluntary rules on weather protocols.
“Private self-regulation free from state mandates”
All three perspectives overread a standard fog suspension as ideological proof while omitting competitive distortions for early starters.
“Routine operational planning rather than grand principles”
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