Back at the Open

FARMINGDALE -- The U.S. Open resumed at noon today and while there's no sign of the sun, it's not raining and the players are back out in the third round. The leaders just went off. Ricky Barnes (132), Lucas Glover (133) and Mike Weir (134) all parred the first hole.

Lee Westwood, who finished a shot behind Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate last year, birdied the second and fourth to take sole possession of fourth place at 4-under par. Hunter Mahan is 3-under through seven holes and 3-under for the tournament, tied with David Duval and Ross Fisher.

Tiger Woods parred his first four holes and is still at 3-over. He needs to make a move soon. Phil Mickelson birdied No. 3, then bogeyed No. 5. He's still at 1-under. Typical Lefty.

Obviously, there's no way this is ending today. The USGA's most optimistic scenario is to finish the third round, re-pair the players and begin the fourth round this evening. But more rain might blow through Long Island, where it has rained 18 of 21 days this month.

Happy Fathers Day! I'm just hoping there won't have to be a playoff that runs into Tuesday.