Equipment
Equipment seen at 2011 U.S. Open
David Dusek
Rory McIlroy has used this set of Titleist 710 MB irons and Titltiest Vokey Design Spin Milled wedges to bring Congressional Country Club to its knees.
Rory McIlroy has used this set of Titleist 710 MB irons and Titltiest Vokey Design Spin Milled wedges to bring Congressional Country Club to its knees.
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David Dusek
Lee Westwood uses a venerable set of Ping's i10 irons.
Lee Westwood uses a venerable set of Ping's i10 irons.
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David Dusek
Robert Garrigus plays TaylorMade R9 TP irons and Mizuno's new MP-T11 sand wedge.
Robert Garrigus plays TaylorMade R9 TP irons and Mizuno's new MP-T11 sand wedge.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Miguel Angel Jimenez practiced his putting with a long shaft anchored between his chest and his Ping putter.
Miguel Angel Jimenez practiced his putting with a long shaft anchored between his chest and his Ping putter.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Anthony Kim Nike VR Pro Blade irons are watched over by a University of Oklahoma football player.
Anthony Kim Nike VR Pro Blade irons are watched over by a University of Oklahoma football player.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Padriag Harrington driver is topped by a ladybug.
Padriag Harrington driver is topped by a ladybug.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Geoff Ogilvy used a prototype Scotty Cameron Newport putter with a red, white and blue logo, but he missed the cut.
Geoff Ogilvy used a prototype Scotty Cameron Newport putter with a red, white and blue logo, but he missed the cut.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Paul Casey uses Nike's VR Pro Combo irons, but his prototype VR Pro Forged wedges have a unique, rust-colored finish and sole grind.
Paul Casey uses Nike's VR Pro Combo irons, but his prototype VR Pro Forged wedges have a unique, rust-colored finish and sole grind.
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David Dusek
Andres Gonzales has his likeness on his belt buckle.
Andres Gonzales has his likeness on his belt buckle.
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David Dusek
Rickie Fowler Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled wedges are all stamped with an Oklahoma State logo.
Rickie Fowler Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled wedges are all stamped with an Oklahoma State logo.
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David Dusek
Chad Campbell plays a set of prototype Adams Idea irons.
Chad Campbell plays a set of prototype Adams Idea irons.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Harrison Frazar won last week's FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis using these Titleist 710 Forged MB irons.
Harrison Frazar won last week's FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis using these Titleist 710 Forged MB irons.
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David Dusek
Camilo Villegas plays a customized set of TaylorMade's Burner 2.0 irons.
Camilo Villegas plays a customized set of TaylorMade's Burner 2.0 irons.
David Dusek
David Dusek
If the USGA needs help shaving the greenside banks at Congressional, they could get the help of Jon Mills, who is sponsored by Barbasol.
If the USGA needs help shaving the greenside banks at Congressional, they could get the help of Jon Mills, who is sponsored by Barbasol.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Dustin Johnson began using TaylorMade's new Forged MB irons at the beginning of the 2011 season.
Dustin Johnson began using TaylorMade's new Forged MB irons at the beginning of the 2011 season.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Ryo Ishikawa has his image on all of his Srixon Z-Star X golf balls.
Ryo Ishikawa has his image on all of his Srixon Z-Star X golf balls.
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David Dusek
Stewart Cink plays Nike's VR Pro Combo mid- and short irons, but also carries original Pro Combo 2- and 3-irons and two TaylorMadeMade TP w/xFT wedges.
Stewart Cink plays Nike's VR Pro Combo mid- and short irons, but also carries original Pro Combo 2- and 3-irons and two TaylorMadeMade TP w/xFT wedges.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Bubba Watson thought he'd change to new Ping irons at the end of last season, but after winning in Hartford—then playing well in the Ryder Cup—he's stuck with his trusty S59s.
Bubba Watson thought he'd change to new Ping irons at the end of last season, but after winning in Hartford—then playing well in the Ryder Cup—he's stuck with his trusty S59s.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Matteo Manassero uses Titleist AP2 irons.
Matteo Manassero uses Titleist AP2 irons.
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David Dusek
Marcel Siem from Germany, likes Callaway's new RAZR X Muscleback irons and girls on surf boards.
Marcel Siem from Germany, likes Callaway's new RAZR X Muscleback irons and girls on surf boards.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Jeff Overton uses Cleveland's CG Tour irons and 588 wedges.
Jeff Overton uses Cleveland's CG Tour irons and 588 wedges.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Gary Woodland had two new, still-in-the-plastic Titleist Vokey Spin Milled pitching wedges in his bag Wednesday on the practice green.
Gary Woodland had two new, still-in-the-plastic Titleist Vokey Spin Milled pitching wedges in his bag Wednesday on the practice green.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Luke Donald arrives at the 2011 U.S. Open as the No. 1 ranked player in the world. His irons of choice are Mizuno MP-62s. He also plays the new MP T-11 wedges.
Luke Donald arrives at the 2011 U.S. Open as the No. 1 ranked player in the world. His irons of choice are Mizuno MP-62s. He also plays the new MP T-11 wedges.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Matt Kuchar recently began using an extended-length Odyssey White Ice DART putter. Although he changes colors from time to time, he's been using the old school headcovers for years.
Matt Kuchar recently began using an extended-length Odyssey White Ice DART putter. Although he changes colors from time to time, he's been using the old school headcovers for years.
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David Dusek
Charl Schwartzel plays Nike's VR Pro wedges and VR Pro Blade irons.
Charl Schwartzel plays Nike's VR Pro wedges and VR Pro Blade irons.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Louis Oosthuizen switched to Ping S56 irons just days before winning the 2010 British Open at St. Andrews. Those clubs are still in his bag this week at Congressional.
Louis Oosthuizen switched to Ping S56 irons just days before winning the 2010 British Open at St. Andrews. Those clubs are still in his bag this week at Congressional.
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David Dusek
Martin Kaymer who uses TaylorMade TP xFT wedges, practiced so much in the sand Tuesday morning that he made a Jackson Pollack painting on the green.
Martin Kaymer who uses TaylorMade TP xFT wedges, practiced so much in the sand Tuesday morning that he made a Jackson Pollack painting on the green.
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David Dusek
Padraig Harrington demonstrated to Kaymer the bunker game that helped him win three major championships.
Padraig Harrington demonstrated to Kaymer the bunker game that helped him win three major championships.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Brandt Snedeker uses Tourstage GR C-1 irons and Bridgestone J38 wedges. The company is a Japanese sister-brand of Bridgestone.
Brandt Snedeker uses Tourstage GR C-1 irons and Bridgestone J38 wedges. The company is a Japanese sister-brand of Bridgestone.
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David Dusek
Retief Goosen and Alvaro Quiros were among the first two players on the range Monday. As Quiros warmed up with wedge shots, Goosen, a two-time U.S. Open winner, adjusted the settings on his TaylorMade R11 driver.
Retief Goosen and Alvaro Quiros were among the first two players on the range Monday. As Quiros warmed up with wedge shots, Goosen, a two-time U.S. Open winner, adjusted the settings on his TaylorMade R11 driver.
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David Dusek
Goosen tinkered with a few different shafts after adjusting the settings on his driver.
Goosen tinkered with a few different shafts after adjusting the settings on his driver.
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David Dusek
Jason Duffner uses Titleist AP2 irons.
Jason Duffner uses Titleist AP2 irons.
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David Dusek
Angel Cabrera won the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont. If he wins this week at Congressional, he'll do it using Ping S56 iron and Tour-S Rustique wedges.
Angel Cabrera won the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont. If he wins this week at Congressional, he'll do it using Ping S56 iron and Tour-S Rustique wedges.
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David Dusek
Michael Campbell who won the 2005 U.S. Open at Pinehurst, spent time Monday on the practice green, swinging his Odyssey Black Series Tour Design putter through a gate of tees and forcing himself to make the perfect stroke.
Michael Campbell who won the 2005 U.S. Open at Pinehurst, spent time Monday on the practice green, swinging his Odyssey Black Series Tour Design putter through a gate of tees and forcing himself to make the perfect stroke.
David Dusek
David Dusek
Paul Casey spent several minutes making absolutely sure his alignment stick pointed straight at his target.
Paul Casey spent several minutes making absolutely sure his alignment stick pointed straight at his target.
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David Dusek
K.J. Choi, winner of the 2011 Players, one-upped Casey by using an alignment stick and a long rope to ensure his body position and aim were accurate.
K.J. Choi, winner of the 2011 Players, one-upped Casey by using an alignment stick and a long rope to ensure his body position and aim were accurate.
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David Dusek
Kirk Triplett uses a driver headcover that came with french fries.
Kirk Triplett uses a driver headcover that came with french fries.
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David Dusek
Steve Irwin, son of three-time U.S. Open winner Hale Irwin, qualified as an amateur to compete at Congressional. The University of Colorado alum has a Buffalo guarding his clubs.
Steve Irwin, son of three-time U.S. Open winner Hale Irwin, qualified as an amateur to compete at Congressional. The University of Colorado alum has a Buffalo guarding his clubs.
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David Dusek
went to Georgia Tech and has a Yellow Jacket watching over his clubs.
went to Georgia Tech and has a Yellow Jacket watching over his clubs.
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David Dusek
shows his Georgia pride. The Bulldog star also qualified for last season's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.
shows his Georgia pride. The Bulldog star also qualified for last season's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.
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