113th U.S. Open: Practice rounds
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Tiger Woods
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Tiger Woods of the United States walks down stairs to the 17th green during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: A USGA logo is seen in the interview room during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Tiger Woods of the United States putts during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Tiger Woods of the United States hits a shot from a bunker during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: A leaderboard welcomes patrons during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods, Joe LaCava and Sean Foley
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Tiger Woods (C) of the United States hits a shot as caddie Joe LaCava (L) and golf instructor Sean Foley (R) look on during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Tiger Woods of the United States hits a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Martin Kaymer
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Martin Kaymer of Germany reacts during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Tiger Woods of the United States hits an approach shot as fans look on during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Tiger Woods (L) of the United States hits a shot on the 14th tee as Sergio Garcia (R) of Spain looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Adam Scott
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Adam Scott of Australia talks with the media during a press conference prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
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Martin Kaymer
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Martin Kaymer of Germany and Marcel Siem of Germany look on during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Merion U.S. Open flag
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: An autographed flag during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Merion scoreboard
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: A leaderboard welcomes patrons during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Ben Hogan plaque
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: A plaque is seen on the 18th fairway honoring Ben Hogan's famous 1-iron shot in the 1950 U.S. Open during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Sergio Garcia
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Sergio Garcia (R) of Spain talks with caddie Greg Hearmon (L) during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Lee Westwood
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Lee Westwood of England hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Thorbjorn Oleson
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Keegan Bradley
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 10: Keegan Bradley of the United States hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at at Merion Golf Club on June 10, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer
Tiger Woods talks with Arnold Palmer prior to his practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods and Jim Mackay
Tiger Woods of the United States talks with caddie Jim 'Bones' Mackay during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer
Tiger Woods talks with Arnold Palmer prior to his practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods of the United States smiles while talking with the media during a press conference before a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods of the United States speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Martin Kaymer
Martin Kaymer of Germany hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Keegan Bradley
Keegan Bradley of the United States hits a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Webb Simpson
Webb Simpson of the United States speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Jose Maria Olazabal, Sergio Garcia
Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain and Sergio Garcia of Spain talk during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Merion Golf Club
A Merion sign is seen at the front entrance during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Paul Casey
Paul Casey of England looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Ian Poulter
Ian Poulter of England looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Rickie Fowler
Rickie Fowler of the United States hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Paul Lawrie, Chris Doak
Paul Lawrie of Scotland and Chris Doak of Scotland stand together during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Luke Donald
Luke Donald speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Charley Hoffman
Charley Hoffman of the United States smiles during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Jason Dufner
Jason Dufner of the United States hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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U.S. Open
USGA flags blow in the breeze during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Ernie Els
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Ernie Els of South Africa smiles during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland signs his autograph for fans during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Padraig Harrington
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Padraig Harrington of Ireland smiles during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Tiger Woods of the United States walks through a crowd of patrons during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Sergio Garcia
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Sergio Garcia of Spain smiles during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
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Darren Clarke
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland talks with his caddie during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Tiger Woods of the United States holds two of his golf balls during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
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Matt Kuchar
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Matt Kuchar of the United States hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Graeme McDowell
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland smiles during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods and Lee Westwood
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: (L-R) Tiger Woods of the United States and Lee Westwood of England talk during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks at his yardage book during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Bubba Watson
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Bubba Watson of the United States prepares to hit a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Tiger Woods of the United States hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
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Matteo Manassero
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Matteo Manassero of Italy looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Luke Donald
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 11: Luke Donald of England hits a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 11, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy
Tiger Woods of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walk across a green during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy
Tiger Woods (R) of the United States and Rory McIlroy (L) of Northern Ireland walk across a green during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Billy Horschel
Tiger Woods (C) of the United States hits a tee shot as Rory McIlroy (L) of Northern Ireland and Billy Horschel (R) of the United States look on during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods of the United States hits an approach shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images
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Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods of the United States hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a shot from a bunker during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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113th U.S. Open at Merion
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 12: An autographed flag is seen during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Rickie Fowler
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 12: Rickie Fowler of the United States looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Lee Westwood
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 12: Lee Westwood of England looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Ian Poulter
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 12: Ian Poulter of England talks with caddie Terry Mundy during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Mike Davis
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 12: Mike Davis, Executive Director of the USGA, talks to the media during a press conference prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Bill Haas
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 12: Bill Haas of the United States looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Webb Simpson
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 12: Webb Simpson poses with a wicker basket flagstick during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Dustin Johnson
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 12: Dustin Johnson watches a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Sergio Garcia
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 12: Sergio Garcia of Spain waits on a tee box during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Sean Foley and Justin Rose
ARDMORE, PA - JUNE 12: Golf instructor, Sean Foley, holds a wicker basket flag stick as Justin Rose of England walks across a green during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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