Tiger Woods’ defense of the U.S. Open championship at Farmingdale, N.Y., started with an adventure. Woods pulled his tee shot 50 yards into the rough before scrambling for an improbable par on his opening hole Thursday morning, as increasingly strong rain pelted an already-moist course and led to a suspension less than 3˝ hours after play began. As Woods worked to salvage his first hole, not far behind him crews worked to protect the 18th hole—which was practically waterlogged. Hoses pumped water off that fairway, and four workers pushed squeegees on the green to keep it as dry as possible. Woods is among 29 players tied for 12th at 1 over, two shots back. Jeff Brehaut, Johan Edfors, Andrew Parr and Ryan Spears share the early lead at 1 under. Ian Poulter, Justin Leonard, Angel Cabrera and Bubba Watson are among seven golfers at par.
Woods 1 over as rain halts U.S. Open
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