When photogs weren’t busy snapping final-round meltdowns or Tiger fist pumps, they captured these memorable moments of 2012.
When photogs weren’t busy snapping final-round meltdowns or Tiger fist pumps, they captured these memorable moments of 2012.
BOCA RATON, FL - JANUARY 08: LPGA players Cristie Kerr (L), Morgan Pressel (C) and Paula Creamer (R) attend the Morgan and Friends opening evening event at the St. Andrews Country Club on January 8, 2012 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 24: (l-r) Lee Westwood of England, Tiger Woods of the USA and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland pose with a traditional Emirati Ayala dance troupe as a preview for the 2012 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 24, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 26: Bud Cauley’s cap is seen on the 12th green during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on January 26, 2012 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 27: A young fan watches Tiger Woods during the second round of Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship on January 27, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 07: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland with his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark the World’s Number One female tennis player during his practice round as a preview for the 2012 Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 7, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - FEBRUARY 16: Two birds, one with a fish in its beak, are seen on the 13th tee box during the first round of the Pacific Rubiales Colombia Championship Presented by Samsung at Country Club de Bogota on February 16, 2012 in Bogota, Colombia. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
CHON BURI, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 19: Yani Tseng of Taiwan celebrates her victory at the LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on February 19, 2012 in Chon Buri, Thailand. (Photo by Victor Fraile/Getty Images)
SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 22: Paula Creamer of the USA (R) watches on as her caddie Colin Cann hits an exploding golf ball during the pro-am prior to the start of the HSBC Women’s Champions at the Tanah Merah Country Club on February 22, 2012 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
MARANA, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: during the third round of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on February 24, 2012 in Marana, Arizona. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - MARCH 08: Tiger Woods fans watch the play during first round of the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship on the TPC Blue Monster at Doral Golf Resort And Spa on March 8, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
PALM HARBOR, FL - MARCH 15: A fox squirrel holds moss in its mouth during the first round of the Transitions Championship at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 15, 2012 in Palm Harbor, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 20: David Feherty of Northern Ireland the Golf Channel Televison commentator having fun on the 1st tee during the second day of the 2012 Tavistock Cup at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club on March 20, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
SCIACCA, ITALY - MARCH 28: Matteo Manassero of Italy takes a moment on the beach during the pro-am prior to the start of the Sicilian Open at Verdura Golf and Spa Resort on March 28, 2012 in Sciacca, Italy. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 03: Masters cookies are sold at a concession stand during a practice round prior to the start of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 3, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 04: Luke Donald of England accepts the Player of the Year award during the 40th annual Golf Writers Association of America spring dinnner and award ceremony at The Savannah Rapids Pavilion on April 4, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 05: Arnold Palmer listens to Jack Nicklaus during a press conference during the first round of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 5, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 24: (L-R) Keenan Bradley, Rickie Fowler, Justin Rose, Luke Donald, Graeme McDowell, Ben Crane, and Camilo Villegas all dressed in 1912 era clothes with clubs pose for the Fore!Kids Foundation 3-hole charity shoot out for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 24, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stan Badz/US PGA TOUR)
MOBILE, AL - APRIL 26: A volunteer holds up a ‘Hush Y’all’ sign while players tee off the fifth hole during the first round of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic at the Crossings Course at the Robert Trent Jones Trail at Magnolia Grove on April 26, 2012 in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL - MAY 07: PGA Golfer Phil Mickelson is inducted at the World Golf Hall of Fame Inuction Ceremony on May 7, 2012 in St. Augustine, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
GLADSTONE, NJ - MAY 17: (R) Michelle Wie and her opponent (L) Mina Harigae stand and their caddies walk down the second fairway in the first round of the Sybase Match Play Championship at Hamilton Farm Golf Club on May 17, 2012 in Gladstone, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 26: Golf fans enjoy the sunshine during the third round of the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth on May 26, 2012 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
DUBLIN, OH - JUNE 02: Young fans wait for Rickie Fowler during the third round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June2, 2012 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - JUNE 06: A general view of the 17th green as the sun breaks through storm clouds during the first round of the Nordea Scandinavian Masters at Bro Hof Slott Golf Club on June 6, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
PITTSFORD, NY - JUNE 07: Caddie Jason Hamilton wears the Twitter handle of his player Yani Tseng on his caddie bib on the first green during the first round of the Wegmans LPGA Championship at Locust Hill Country Club on June 7, 2012 in Pittsford, New York. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 12: Casey Martin of the United States reacts while riding in a golf cart during a practice round prior to the start of the 112th U.S. Open at The Olympic Club on June 12, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 15: Golf fans watch the play during the second round of the 112th U.S. Open at The Olympic Club on June 15, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 15: A standard shows the scores of the McIlroy, Donald, Westwood grouping during the second round of the 112th U.S. Open at The Olympic Club on June 15, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 17: Mike Davis (R) of the USGA grabs a fan who disrupted the trophy presentation as Webb Simpson and Bob Costas look on after the final round of the 112th U.S. Open at The Olympic Club on June 17, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: American actor Bill Murray signs autographs on the 17th hole during the Pro Am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 27: Members of the United States Air Force drill team perform during the opening ceremony for the AT&T National at Congressional Country Club on June 27, 2012 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 30: Workers cut up a tree along the 14th fairway from overnight storm damage that delayed the start of Round Three of the AT&T National at Congressional Country Club on June 30, 2012 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
KOHLER, WI - JULY 07: Dottie Pepper (L) and Annika Sorenstam work on the NBC Sports set during the third round of the 2012 U.S. Women’s Open on July 7, 2012 at Blackwolf Run in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)