OAKMONT, Pa. – The gripping final round of the 125th U.S. Open faced a significant setback as heavy rain swept through Oakmont Country Club, causing play to halt for over 90 minutes on Sunday.

As the final duo, Sam Burns and Adam Scott, prepared to tackle the monumental eighth tee—a staggering 301 yards, the longest par 3 ever in U.S. Open history—they were interrupted by the ominous horn signaling dangerous weather conditions, as noted by the USGA.

After a lengthy pause of 1 hour and 36 minutes, play resumed at 5:37 p.m. ET, with officials scrambling to finish before darkness fell, especially since sunset was slated for 8:52 p.m. However, the threat of additional delays and a potential two-hole playoff loomed large.

At the time of the delay, Burns was clinging to the lead at 2 under par, eager to seize his first major title. However, he had struggled to find form, posting no birdies through the first seven holes and recording a 2-over for the day.

Chasing Burns was the veteran Adam Scott, 44, looking to become the second-oldest winner in U.S. Open history, trailing by just a shot. Meanwhile, Tyrrell Hatton and Viktor Hovland were three strokes back, while reigning PGA champion Scottie Scheffler struggled at 1 over through 11 holes and was seven shots behind the leader.

With Oakmont already saturated due to an exceptionally wet month, Friday’s rain added an inch, compounded by Sunday’s downpour that transformed fairways into rushing streams and greens into slippery slopes. Additionally, forecasts warned of possible afternoon storms and wind gusts reaching 20 mph.

Initially, players were kept on the course, suggesting a brief delay was expected, but as conditions worsened, officials moved everyone to the clubhouse. Players were given a chance to warm-up on the range before the action resumed after 5:30 p.m.

As play resumed, scoring proved to be a challenging endeavor. In fact, none of the last 17 groups managed to score under par throughout the day. Previously, prominent names like Rory McIlroy (67), Jon Rahm (67), and Xander Schauffele (69) had recorded respectable scores, but only before the merciless wind kicked in.