2009 U.S. Open Practice Rounds

Tiger Woods plays a tee shot while his swing coach, Hank Haney (L), and caddie, Steve Williams (C), look on during the first day of previews to the 109th U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park.Tiger Woods plays a tee shot while his swing coach, Hank Haney (L), and caddie, Steve Williams (C), look on during the first day of previews to the 109th U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park.

Phil Mickelson (Bottom R) leads the press corp as he walks to a green during the third day of previews.Phil Mickelson (Bottom R) leads the press corp as he walks to a green during the third day of previews.

Is Angel Cabrera really hushing the N.Y. crowd?Is Angel Cabrera really hushing the N.Y. crowd?

The fans turn out for young Rory McIlroy.The fans turn out for young Rory McIlroy.

Geoff Ogilvy reacts to his shot during the first day of previews.Geoff Ogilvy reacts to his shot during the first day of previews.

Tiger Woods talks with Mike Davis, USGA Senior Director of Rules and Competitions, during the second day of previews.Tiger Woods talks with Mike Davis, USGA Senior Director of Rules and Competitions, during the second day of previews.

Sergio Garcia shares a laugh with caddie Billy Foster.Sergio Garcia shares a laugh with caddie Billy Foster.

Henrik Stenson and caddie Fanny Sunesson preview Bethpage.Henrik Stenson and caddie Fanny Sunesson preview Bethpage.

Ian Poulter talks with instructor Mark Roe.Ian Poulter talks with instructor Mark Roe.

Padraig Harrington hits out of the rough during the second day of previews.Padraig Harrington hits out of the rough during the second day of previews.

Phil Mickelson is all smiles the day before the 109th U.S. Open starts.Phil Mickelson is all smiles the day before the 109th U.S. Open starts.

Paul Casey hits a shot while his caddie Craig Connelly looks on during the third day of previews.Paul Casey hits a shot while his caddie Craig Connelly looks on during the third day of previews.

Camilo Villegas is having a good time on the course.Camilo Villegas is having a good time on the course.

Tiger Woods practices on the putting green.Tiger Woods practices on the putting green.

Darren Clarke's got the right idea: Sit down, enjoy the show - it's going to be a good one!Darren Clarke's got the right idea: Sit down, enjoy the show - it's going to be a good one!