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The sky is the limit
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy after his eight-stroke victory on the 18th green during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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'V' is for victory. And eagles.
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates making eagle from the fairway on the eighth hole as Dustin Johnson's caddie Joe LaCava looks on during the second round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 17, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Golf course yoga
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 17: Johan Edfors of Sweden stretches on the fifth green during the second round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 17, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Another missed opportunity
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 18: Lee Westwood of England reacts to a missed putt during the third round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 18, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Pumped up
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 18: Alvaro Quiros of Spain celebrates after making birdie on the 13th green during the third round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 18, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Capital enforcement
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 18: Alvaro Quiros of Spain walks off the 14th tee with a police officer security escort during the third round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 18, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Practice makes perfect
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 13: A player practices putting during a practice round prior to the start of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 13, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Jumping for joy
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Padraig Harrington of Ireland reacts to holing out a bunker shot on the practice ground during a practice round prior to the start of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 14, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Spreading the wealth
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: A member of the grounds staff putts water on a green during a practice round prior to the start of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 14, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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All about Phil
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Phil Mickelson signs his autograph for fans during a practice round prior to the start of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 14, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Capturing history
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks to the 18th green with his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald during the final round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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One to remember
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Jeff Overton celebrates a hole-in-one on the 13th hole with Butch Harmon during a practice round prior to the start of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 14, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Covering a magic putter
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: A detailed shot of the putter as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks across a green during a practice round prior to the start of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 14, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Victory walk
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks to the 18th green with his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald during the final round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Rough crowd
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Y.E. Yang of South Korea watches a shot from the rough on the 18th hole during the final round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Naming names
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Fans reach for autographs during a practice round prior to the start of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 14, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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The grand finale
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 15: The 18th hole tee sign is seen during a practice round prior to the start of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 15, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Flagging down autographs
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 15: A flag with autographs is seen during a practice round prior to the start of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 15, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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A perfect yardage
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 16: A yardage marker is seen during the first round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 16, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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En route to a rout
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 17: A sign board carries Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland's final score during the second round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 17, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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A star is born
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy for photographers after his eight-stroke victory on the 18th green during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Inclement weather - and competition - ahead
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 17: A weather warning is seen on a leaderboard during the second round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 17, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his tee shot on the tenth hole during the final round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
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Time to shine
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy after his eight-stroke victory on the 18th green during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Posing at a record victory
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his second shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Picture perfect
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy after his eight-stroke victory on the 18th green during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Happy Father's Day
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (R) celebrates his eight-stroke victory with his father Gerry McIlroy (L) on the 18th green during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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The powers that be
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem (L) and Mike Davis, USGA Executive Director (R) wait on the 18th green during the final round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Celebration time
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates his eight-stroke victory on the 18th green to win during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
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