Photos from the 2014 U.S. Open practice rounds from Pinehurst No. 2 at the Village of Pinehurst, N.C.
Photos from the 2014 U.S. Open practice rounds from Pinehurst No. 2 at the Village of Pinehurst, N.C.
Keegan Bradley of the United States looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
A Pinehurst Resort Club sign is seen during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Henrik Stenson of Sweden and caddie Gareth Bryn Lord talk with golf instructor Pete Cowen during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Bubba Watson of the United States hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
A U.S. Open sign is seen during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
A squirrel is seen along the course during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Bubba Watson of the United States, Aaron Baddeley of Australia and David Gossett of the United States walk across the 14th green during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Bubba Watson of the United States walks with caddie Ted Scott during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
PINEHURST, NC - JUNE 09: Bubba Watson (R) of the United States waits alongside caddie Ted Scott (L) during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Martin Kaymer of Germany takes a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Bubba Watson of the United States hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Aaron Baddeley of Australia chips to a green during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Amateur Maverick McNealy of the United States hits a shot from a bunker during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Martin Kaymer, Maximilian Keiffer and Marcel Siem of Germany pose for a photo during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Francesco Molinari of Italy smiles as he gestures on a green during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
A bag of golf balls is seen during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rickie Fowler of the United States smiles while talking with caddie Joseph Skovron during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
A general view of the fourth hole during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Jordan Spieth of the United States walks up the fairway during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Jason Day of Australia waits to play a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Charl Schwartzel of South Africa hits a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Ernie Els of South Africa hits a putt as his visual skills coach Sherylle Calder looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
A fan waits for autographs during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Jordan Spieth of the United States waits with his caddie Michael Greller during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 9, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Adam Scott of Australia hits a shot from a bunker during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Luke Donald of England hits an approach shot on the fouth hole during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson of the United States reacts to a shot in the waste area during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Kyoung-Hoon Lee of South Korea walks across a green during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Jordan Spieth of the United States hits an approach shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Rickie Fowler of the United States hits an approach shot as caddie Joseph Skovron looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Rickie Fowler of the United States lines up a putt during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Tyler Lecka/Getty Images)
Rickie Fowler of the United States walks with golf instructor Butch Harmon during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Tyler Lecka/Getty Images)
Adam Scott of Australia signs his autograph for fans during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Victor Dubuisson of France walks over the bridge from the practice range during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Amateur Matthew Fitzpatrick of England chats with Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the practice range during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Ian Poulter of England reacts after hitting a shot from a bunker during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson of the United States hits a chip shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy (R) of Northern Ireland talks with his dad Gerry McIlroy (L) during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland pulls the club cover off his driver as caddie J.P. Fitzgerald looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Jordan Spieth of the United States hits an approach shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Kevin Streelman of the United States hits a shot from a bunker during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 10, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Justin Rose of England hits a shot as golf instructor, Sean Foley, looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Ian Poulter of England catches a golf ball during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Henrik Stenson of Sweden hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Tyler Lecka/Getty Images)
Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays a bunker shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Adam Scott of Australia is interviewed by the media during a press conference prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Tyler Lecka/Getty Images)
Martin Kaymer (R) of Germany talks with caddie Craig Connelly (L) on a tee during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Webb Simpson of the United States hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Sergio Garcia of Spain chips to a green during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Rickie Fowler of the United States hits a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Executive Director of the USGA, Mike Davis, putts during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
A general view of the 17th green is seen during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Sergio Garcia of Spain signs his autograph for patrons during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Dustin Johnson of the United States hits a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Executive Director of the USGA, Mike Davis, stands on a green during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is interviewed during a press conference prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
‘The Putter Boy’ statue is seen near the clubhouse during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
A fans waits for autographs near the practice ground during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Luke Donald of England works with his coach Chuck Cook during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland walks across a tee box during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain hits a shot from a greenside bunker during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Pablo Larrazabal of Spain watches his approach shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Pablo Larrazabal of Spain watches his approach shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
David Toms of the United States stretches before hitting a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Shane Lowry of Ireland and Oliver Fisher of England talk during a practice round prior to the start of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 11, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)