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111th U.S. Open
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Baskets of golf balls sit on the practice range 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 Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Lucas Glover
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Lucas Glover looks on 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 Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Phil Mickelson and Butch Harmon
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Phil Mickelson (L) chats with his coach 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 Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Hunter Mahan
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Hunter Mahan smiles 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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Dustin Johnson
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Dustin Johnson hits a shot 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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Martin Kaymer
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Martin Kaymer of Germany (R) chats with his caddie Christian Donald 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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Graeme McDowell
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland speaks to the media at a press conference 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 Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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U.S. Open
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: The flag on the 14th hole waves in the breeze 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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U.S. Open at Congressional
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: (EDITORS NOTE: A polarizing filter was used for this image.) A group of players including Phil Mickelson putt on the 11th hole 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 David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Ryo Ishikawa
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Ryo Ishikawa of Japan watches a tee shot 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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Jeff Overton and Phil Mickelson
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Jeff Overton (L) celebrates a hole-in-one on the 13th hole with Phil Mickelson 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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U.S. Open
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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David Leadbetter
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Instructor David Leadbetter watches the play 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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Phil Mickelson
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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Jeff Overton
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Jeff Overton celebrates a hole-in-one on the 13th hole 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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Dustin Johnson
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Dustin Johnson hits a shot 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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Phil Mickelson
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Phil Mickelson signs autographs 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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Graeme McDowell and Lee Westwood
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 14: Graeme McDowell (L) of Northern Ireland and Lee Westwood (R) of England walks off a tee box with their caddies 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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