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Practice Rounds at 2012 U.S. Open
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Tiger Woods took to the Lake Course at the Olympic Club Wednesday morning for a final practice round before the U.S. Open begins Thursday.
Tiger Woods took to the Lake Course at the Olympic Club Wednesday morning for a final practice round before the U.S. Open begins Thursday.
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Woods is coming off a win two weeks ago at Jack Nicklaus's Memorial Tournament.
Woods is coming off a win two weeks ago at Jack Nicklaus's Memorial Tournament.
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His last major victory came at the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.
His last major victory came at the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.
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A large crowd gathered around the 18th green to watch players practice.
A large crowd gathered around the 18th green to watch players practice.
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Having finally won a PGA Tour event this year, Rickie Fowler is looking to make an even bigger splash with a U.S. Open victory.
Having finally won a PGA Tour event this year, Rickie Fowler is looking to make an even bigger splash with a U.S. Open victory.
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Bubba Watson, who will play with Woods and Phil Mickelson on Thursday and Friday, will be trying to win his second-straight major this week.
Bubba Watson, who will play with Woods and Phil Mickelson on Thursday and Friday, will be trying to win his second-straight major this week.
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Watson has made only two starts since winning the Masters. He missed the cut two weeks ago at the Memorial.
Watson has made only two starts since winning the Masters. He missed the cut two weeks ago at the Memorial.
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Former Stanford teammates Casey Martin and Tiger Woods played a practice round Tuesday before the U.S. Open at Olympic.
Former Stanford teammates Casey Martin and Tiger Woods played a practice round Tuesday before the U.S. Open at Olympic.
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"I don't see myself as a favorite," Phil Mickelson said Tuesday. "But I think that for me personally, I feel like I've developed a good game plan as to how I want to play the golf course."
"I don't see myself as a favorite," Phil Mickelson said Tuesday. "But I think that for me personally, I feel like I've developed a good game plan as to how I want to play the golf course."
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Fred Vuich / SI
Andy Zhang, 14, played a practice round Tuesday.
Andy Zhang, 14, played a practice round Tuesday.
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At 14, Andy Zhang is the youngest player ever to qualify for a U.S. Open. He made the field when Paul Casey withdrew.
At 14, Andy Zhang is the youngest player ever to qualify for a U.S. Open. He made the field when Paul Casey withdrew.
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Bubba Watson has only played two tournaments since winning the Masters. He tied for 18 at the Zurich Classic and missed the cut at Memorial.
Bubba Watson has only played two tournaments since winning the Masters. He tied for 18 at the Zurich Classic and missed the cut at Memorial.
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World No. 1 Luke Donald has yet to win a major.
World No. 1 Luke Donald has yet to win a major.
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"I'm excited about playing, excited about this golf course," Woods said. "I've played a lot here in college, and it's great to be back."
"I'm excited about playing, excited about this golf course," Woods said. "I've played a lot here in college, and it's great to be back."
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Woods hit an approach into the 18th at Olympic during Monday's practice round.
Woods hit an approach into the 18th at Olympic during Monday's practice round.
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Rickie Fowler won at Quail Hollow and is still looking for his first major.
Rickie Fowler won at Quail Hollow and is still looking for his first major.
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Martin Kaymer won the 2010 PGA Championship.
Martin Kaymer won the 2010 PGA Championship.
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Louis Oosthuizen practiced under the watchful eye of his coach, Pete Cowan.
Louis Oosthuizen practiced under the watchful eye of his coach, Pete Cowan.
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