2009 Pictures of the Year

PGA ChampionshipTiger Woods started the final round tied for the lead but was bested by Y.E. Yang.PGA ChampionshipTiger Woods started the final round tied for the lead but was bested by Y.E. Yang.

MastersIn the midst of a spirited Sunday run Phil Mickelson had the crowd's support at Augusta National.MastersIn the midst of a spirited Sunday run Phil Mickelson had the crowd's support at Augusta National.

NCAA Men's Division I ChampionshipBronson Burgoon had lost four straight holes, but his 125-yard approach on No. 18 finished three inches from the cup, setting up a victory for Texas A&M.NCAA Men's Division I ChampionshipBronson Burgoon had lost four straight holes, but his 125-yard approach on No. 18 finished three inches from the cup, setting up a victory for Texas A&M.

Presidential SwingPresident Barack Obama practices his golf swing prior to an event at the Miguel Contreras Learning Center, Los Angeles, California.Presidential SwingPresident Barack Obama practices his golf swing prior to an event at the Miguel Contreras Learning Center, Los Angeles, California.

Johnnie Walker ClassicEnroute to his first professional win Danny Lee eagles the 18th hole of his final round at The Vines Resort and Country Club in Perth, Australia.Johnnie Walker ClassicEnroute to his first professional win Danny Lee eagles the 18th hole of his final round at The Vines Resort and Country Club in Perth, Australia.

Madeira Islands OpenDavid Horsey of England tees off from the fourteenth hole during the second round of the Madeira Islands Open BPI at the Porto Santo Golfe Club in Porto Santo,Portugal.Madeira Islands OpenDavid Horsey of England tees off from the fourteenth hole during the second round of the Madeira Islands Open BPI at the Porto Santo Golfe Club in Porto Santo,Portugal.

Skycaddie PGA Fourball ChampionshipJames Wright plays a shot from the stream on the 8th hole during the North Region Qualifier at Woodsome Hall Golf Club in Huddersfield, England.Skycaddie PGA Fourball ChampionshipJames Wright plays a shot from the stream on the 8th hole during the North Region Qualifier at Woodsome Hall Golf Club in Huddersfield, England.

TragedyInvestigators examine a hole into which a 38-year-old woman from Sapporo fell and died the previous day while playing golf with her husband and their children at the Le Petaw Golf Club in Abira in Hokkaido, some 20 kilometers from New Chitose Airport.TragedyInvestigators examine a hole into which a 38-year-old woman from Sapporo fell and died the previous day while playing golf with her husband and their children at the Le Petaw Golf Club in Abira in Hokkaido, some 20 kilometers from New Chitose Airport.

British OpenTom Watson admires the claret jug Stewart Cink denied him at Turnberry.British OpenTom Watson admires the claret jug Stewart Cink denied him at Turnberry.

NCAA D1 Women's ChampionshipMaria Jose Uribe fired up UCLA at the Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland.NCAA D1 Women's ChampionshipMaria Jose Uribe fired up UCLA at the Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland.

MastersAll tangled up: Tiger Woods hits his second shot from the brush along hole No. 2 during the third round.MastersAll tangled up: Tiger Woods hits his second shot from the brush along hole No. 2 during the third round.

Players ChampionshipThe pro's playground: an aerial view of the famed 17th hole at TPC at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl.Players ChampionshipThe pro's playground: an aerial view of the famed 17th hole at TPC at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl.

U.S. OpenPhil Mickelson plays out of the Bethpage Black rough on the way to a record fifth second-place finish in the U.S. Open.U.S. OpenPhil Mickelson plays out of the Bethpage Black rough on the way to a record fifth second-place finish in the U.S. Open.

Solheim CupChristina Kim was one of the most animated players in the U.S.'s successful defense of the Solheim Cup.Solheim CupChristina Kim was one of the most animated players in the U.S.'s successful defense of the Solheim Cup.

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