Play suspended again

Third-round play at the US Open won't resume until at least noon, with steady rain saturating Bethpage Black this morning and ensuring that the tournament will extend at least until Monday.

Tournament officials were hoping to get an all-day weather window that would allow for the final two rounds to be completed today, but that simply won't happen. The decision was made so early this morning that players were informed to not even come to the course until the weather improves and a better indication of when play resumes can be determined.

Under the new best-case scenario, the third rould will start up again at noon, with 60 players (16 haven't started their third rounds yet). The fourth round would then commence once the field has been re-paired, with a two-tee start once again.

Of course, for that to happen, it has to stop raining, and that's no guarantee. Today's forecast calls for a 70 percent chance of rain. No telling when this tournament will end.