U.S. Open Several Golfers Below Par

The rains came. The question now is whether lower-than-expected scores will follow at the U.S. Open. Tiger Woods was among a growing number of golfers below par as opening round play began on time Thursday at Oakmont Country Club, despite heavy fog that burned off just in time to accommodate the first groups off the tee.

A thunderstorm dumped slightly less than a half inch of rain on Oakmont late Wednesday afternoon, softening up its wickedly fast greens right when the USGA felt they were in prime condition.