British Open 2011

British Open 2011

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Phil Mickelson of the U.S. watches his tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the British Open golf championship at Royal St George's in Sandwich, southern England July 17, 2011.

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Jeff Overton of the USA hits from the rough during the second practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 12, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Ryo Ishikawa of Japan watches a shot during the second practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 12, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Martin Laird of Scotland watches a shot during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Tom Watson of the USA takes a photo during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Tom Watson of the USA hits from a bunker during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Justin Leonard of the USA watches a tee shot during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Harrison Frazar of the USA watches a shot during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks with his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Charl Schwartzel of South Africa plays a bunker shot during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Rory McIlroy (L) and Darren Clarke (C) of Northern Ireland look at a mobile phone alongside caddie J.P. Fitzgerald (R) during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a tee shot during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Rory McIlroy (R) and Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland high five during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa chat during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches a shot during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tosses his putter in the air during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland with his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Sergio Garcia of Spain walks up a fairway during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain walks across a green during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays a bunker shot during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Lee Westwood of England walks with Coach Pete Cowen during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Thomas Shadbolt of England hits a shot during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Ryan Moore of the USA tees off during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Luke Donald of England chats with his caddie John McClaren during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Sergio Garcia of Spain lines up a putt during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

England's Luke Donald hits a shot from the 17th tee during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course in Sandwich, England, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

Germany's Bernhard Langer plays a shot on the 15th hole during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course in Sandwich, England, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

John Daly of the U.S., left, and Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell walk down the 6th fairway during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

Zach Johnson of the U.S. hits a shot on the 4th hole during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course in Sandwich, England, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

John Daly of the U.S. hits a shot from the 7th tee during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course in Sandwich, England, Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland signs autographs for fans during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Ernie Els of South Africa signs autographs for fans during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Luke Donald of England and Sergio Garcia (R) of Spain sign autographs during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.

Rickie Fowler of the USA watches a shot during the final practice round during The Open Championship at Royal St. George's on July 13, 2011 in Sandwich, England. The 140th Open begins on July 14, 2011.