10. Martin Kaymer clinches Ryder Cup
Kaymer exorcised any personal demons - and assured the Europeans of holding onto the Ryder Cup - with a 6-foot putt and double fist-pump celebration. (Getty)
9. Tiger Woods' fist pump at the Memorial
This is Tiger Woods, the guy who makes the improbable shot, thrills the crowd, and then wins the tournament. (Getty)
8. Rory McIlroy hugs father after PGA victory
The younger McIlroy celebrated his first major victory on Father's Day with dad Gerry. A different major won on a different day - by the same margin, however - was just as sweet. (Getty)
7. Ernie Els consoles Adam Scott
Winning the Open Championship was bittersweet for Els, who captured the claret jug after good friend Scott wilted down the stretch. (Getty)
6. Jim Furyk crouching after Ryder Cup loss
Furyk bogeyed the 17th and 18th holes of his singles match against Sergio Garcia to lose. His loss was symbolic of the Americans' overall Ryder Cup collapse. (Getty)
5. Bubba Watson shares Masters win with mom
Having lost his father in 2010, Watson celebrated his emotional Masters victory with him mom, Molly. (Getty)
4. Bubba Watson hits 'the shot' of 2012
The pines, the straw, the narrow opening, the white outfit, the circumstances, the result: They all added to an unforgettable image. (Getty)
3. I.K. Kim misses 18-inch putt to win Kraft Nabisco
What can you do when you miss a 1 1/2-foot putt to win a major? Nothing, except stand there in disbelief. (Getty)
2. Ian Poulter's emotional Ryder Cup performance
Poulter's intensity helped carry the Europeans to a stunning comeback victory at the Ryder Cup. He is the new face - and guttural voice - of the European team. (Getty)
1. Mike Davis takes down Jungle Bird
Major championship trophy presentation. Check. Weird guy crashing the party. Check. Mild-mannered guy losing his mind. Check. How could this not be the top image of the year? (Getty)
