2011 Pictures of the Year

By golfdigest.com

The best images from the Golf Digest and Golf World photographersClick the "ENLARGE" button to enjoy

U.S. Open Championship

Rory McIlroy is in top form on the 10th tee as his approach with a 6-iron lands within a foot of the cup.

Risky Business

Ben Crane explores his wild side.Photographed by Nathaniel Welch

Masters Tournament

Executing an awkward shot from the straw on No. 17 during the third round of the Masters,Tiger Woods suffered injuries that would later sideline him for much of the year.

Worlwide Talent

Martin Kaymer and Ryo Ishikawa photographed by Walter Iooss Jr.

British Open Championship

On his 20th attempt at the claret jug Darren Clarke"decided just to hit the bloody ball and let it happen."And it worked!

California Girl

Ryann O'Toole photographed by Art Brewer.

Masters Tournament

Charl Schwartzel birdied his four final holes to win his first green jacket.

California Boy

Nick Watney photographed by Guido Vitti.

U.S. Open Championship

Phil Mickelson struggled in the first round making a bogey here on No. 14 and chalking up a disappointing 74.

History Lesson

Civil WarTintype photographs by Dan Winters.

Masters Tournament

K.J. Choi was not able to keep pace with his playing partner Charl Schwartzel.

Zen Master

Sean Foley photographed by Eric Ogden.

British Open Championship

Anthony Kim brought his game to Royal St. George's and finished T-5.

The Strongman

Dustin Johnson was the cover subject of our September Athletes Issue.photographed by Nathaniel Welch.

Masters Tournament

A wild drive at Augusta National's 10th hole on Masters Sunday landed leader Rory McIlroy in uncharted territory from which he couldn't recover, his bid for a green jacket ending with an 80.

A Gentleman of Verona

Matteo Manasserophotographed by Noah Sheldon.

British Open Championship

Camilo Villegas escapes from a bunker at Royal St. George's.

Great White Shark

Greg Norman photographed by Ben Van Hook.

Masters Tournament

Luke Donald birdied his final hole to finish T-4.

Taking A Back Seat

Arnold Palmer's last flight as a pilotwas from Palm Springs, CA to his hanger at the Orlando International Airport. He made the trip with 3 of his friends in 3 hours and 19 minutes aboard his Cessna Citation X jet. At 81, having chosen not to renew his pilot's license after decades in the sky enjoying his favorite avocation, Arnold Palmer touched down in his Cessna Citation X jet in Orlando after a flight from Palm Springs.Photographed by Jensen Larson.