First-round play resumed at the rain-hit US Open today but the return to the action did Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington no favours.

Padraig Harrington is set to resume his rain-delayed first round at the US Open today looking to play catch-up on one half of the 156-man field, and envying the other half that could not get started last night.

Journeyman professional Jeff Brehaut is intent on enjoying his time at the top of the US Open leaderboard, however long it lasts at Bethpage Black.

Defending champion Tiger Woods needed to be at his combative best to stay on track for back-to-back wins as the 109th US Open began under dark skies and heavy rain at Bethpage Black.

Defending champion Tiger Woods needed to be at his combative best to rescue par at the opening hole as the 109th US Open got under way under dark skies and in persistent drizzle at Bethpage Black.

Padraig Harrington will tee-off with defending champion Tiger Woods and 2007 champion Angel Cabrera at this week's US Open at Bethpage, New York.

Canadian Wes Heffernan heads into the weekend's play at the Canadian Open top of the leaderboard after carding a six-under-par 64 on Friday.