2011 British Open: Practice Rounds

2011 British Open: Practice Rounds

July 12, 2011

High fives and high expectations for Rory McIlroy as he practices with Darren Clarke on the eve of the 140th Open.

Everybody has a camera, including five-time British Open winner Tom Watson.

A coaches outing for Mark Roe and Sean Foley.

Phil Mickelson and Jeff Overton get a feel for the greens.

Rory McIlroy is set against a sea of grass.

Not John Daly: Kurt Barnes of Australia sports bold, red houndstooth trousers.

Edoardo Molinari and Francesco Molinari take their tandem act to the green.

A scoreboard operator takes in the action on the final day of practice.

Ian Poulter usually has something to say.

Steve Stricker follows a path through the rough as he walks off a tee box.

Rory McIlroy and defending champion Louis Oosthuizen will be closely watched at St. George's.

Tom Watson always puts on a good show at The Open.

Sergio Garcia makes a striking silhouette against the skies over St. Georges Golf Club.