Shot Makers: Sports Illustrated's Best Golf Photos of 2008

Shot Makers

Over the last 12 months 14 SI photographers have covered
42 tournaments on three different tours. Here are some of
our favorite shots, along with a few thoughts about their
creation — and what makes them special.

Photographer: Robert Beck

"A few years ago I discovered this angle to
shoot Augusta's 18th tee. The dramatic side
light is low enough to get under a golfer's cap, and
if it's a cloudless afternoon, that light is as clean
as it gets. The last rays on a fading final day at the
Masters
highlighted the power and determination
of soon-to-be champ Trevor Immelman."