U.S. Open photo parade: Wet and wild Thursday
The group of Marc Leishman, Jimmy Walker and Paul Casey start their first round after the first suspension of the day.
Many of the 210 bunkers around the course were washed out by the 2.5 inches of rain that fell on Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club.
Five crew members get to work on one of the washed out bunkers.
These two crew members were shovel sand from the other side of the bunker and then walking it over to sling it on the washed out wall.
The sun wanting to peek out from behind the clouds.
Other bunkers were collecting water like this one on hole 18.
Pumps were brought out to the course to drain the bunkers.
Two crew members guide the stagnant water toward one of the pumps.
The “weather warning” sign was a very familiar sight at today’s opening round of the 2016 U.S. Open.
A group of crew members working on the famous church pew bunkers at Oakmont CC.
Yep, the turf is definitely still green and this group is still working on more bunkers.
Some water was sitting on the fairway and the squeegees were brought out to deal with that.
Backpack blowers were utilized to clear water off the tees, golfer’s path and rough.
There weren’t any rainbows but we hope this clear blue sky is a sign of the weather to come this weekend.
Photos: Golfdom
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