Broadcaster’s decision backfires as fans make Tiger Woods joke following US Open weather delay

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The final round of the US Open was suspended after torrential rain left parts of the course flooded – as some fans rejoiced in having something else to watch!As the stormy weather hit Oakmont during Sunday’s finale, play was called to a halt at 4:01pm local time with large amounts of water gushing off the greens.The US Open’s final round suffered a rain delayOakmont was flooded after some stormy weatherPlayers and fans had to leave the course and with no action to watch, US broadcaster NBC cut away to a rerun of Tiger Woods’ 2008 US Open win at Torrey Pines.But that decision appeared to backfire with many fans suggesting they would enjoy watching the action from yesteryear over the battle of attrition at Oakmont.The Pennsylvania course has lived up to its nickname of The Beast this week with only two players under par when the rain delay came.Woods’ win in ‘08 was equally well-earned as he and Rocco Mediate finished on one-under-par before the 15-time major winner prevailed in the play-off.While the throwback action was shown on TV, fans celebrated watching Woods in his pomp over the live golf at Oakmont.One fan said: “Tiger US Open at Torrey Pines replay>The actual 2025 US Open!”Another said: “I would so much rather watch the 3rd round of the 2008 US Open”And another said: “Why am I equally locked into the 2008 US Open rerun playing as the actual major?”Another fan joked about tuning in late to think Tiger was actually in action at Oakmont this week and had made a surprise run to the top of the leaderboard on Sunday.They said: “This US Open comeback for Tiger Woods  is insane. Dude wasn’t even in contention a few hours ago. “I’m so glad my son gets to see this Tiger in real time. We’ll remember this forever. What a Father’s Day moment.”Tiger Woods has won the US Open three timesAFPWith conditions improving and the ground staff working hard to clear the standing water, the final round was scheduled to resume at 5:40pm local time.Ahead of the resumption, Sam Burns lead the field at two-under, one ahead of his closest rival, Adam Scott.European duo Viktor Hovland and Tyrrell Hatton were in close proximity at one-over with JJ Spaun and Carlos Ortiz also still in the mix.Rory McIlroy put a miserable week behind him to find the best round of the early starters, his 67 enough to move him up the leaderboard.However the Northern Irishman was more focused on getting back home to Northern Ireland, as he looks to find the motivation to compete at the top again after his Masters win.The Open getawayEnjoy a 3-night weekend getaway with grounds admission tickets for both Saturday and Sunday of The Open 2025.Stay in comfort at the Hilton Templepatrick, with transfers included and exclusive access to the Your Golf Travel Clubhouse.All this from just £1,270 per person – don’t miss your chance to be part of golf’s biggest event in ultimate style.Plan your dream golf trip HERE.