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Fog Delays U.S. Open; Clark Sets Record, Niemann Penalized

6/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A sudden coastal fog halted play for over two hours, the first U.S. Open fog delay in years.
Wyndham Clark set a new 36-hole U.S. Open scoring record with a 7-under total after two rounds, including a 64, the lowest first-round score at Shinnecock Hills.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) penalized Joaquin Niemann with two shots for misconduct under its new strict behavior policy.

History

Historical Context

In June 1975 dense fog stopped play for two hours at Medinah Country Club, and Jack Nicklaus won the U.S. Open. It was Medinah’s third U.S. Open (after 1949 and before 1990) and the club later hosted PGA Championships and the 2012 Ryder Cup. The USGA now cites fog interruptions and recent conduct penalties as part of its heightened safety and behavior policies.

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Story summary

A sudden coastal fog halted play for over two hours, the first U.S. Open fog delay in years.
Wyndham Clark set a new 36-hole U.S. Open scoring record with a 7-under total after two rounds, including a 64, the lowest first-round score at Shinnecock Hills.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) penalized Joaquin Niemann with two shots for misconduct under its new strict behavior policy.

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