2008 Pictures of the Year

Mass Transit:Tiger Woods walks through the gallery during the third round of the Buick Invitational at the Torrey Pines Golf Course.Mass Transit:Tiger Woods walks through the gallery during the third round of the Buick Invitational at the Torrey Pines Golf Course.

How to Celebrate in Three Easy Steps:Tiger Woods celebrates making a birdie on the 18th green to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge.How to Celebrate in Three Easy Steps:Tiger Woods celebrates making a birdie on the 18th green to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge.

Into the Fog:Nick O'Hern's caddy James Williams awaits the first round of The Masters at Augusta National GC.Into the Fog:Nick O'Hern's caddy James Williams awaits the first round of The Masters at Augusta National GC.

Hell on Earth:For Michele Thomson of Great Britain & Ireland, Hell Bunker on the 14th hole of the Old Course at St. Andrews proved a formidable challenge during the Curtis Cup matches.Hell on Earth:For Michele Thomson of Great Britain & Ireland, Hell Bunker on the 14th hole of the Old Course at St. Andrews proved a formidable challenge during the Curtis Cup matches.

Do-si-do Your Partner:Carly Booth of Great Britain & Ireland just misses her putt on the 11th hole as partner Breanne Loucks looks on during the Saturday fourball round of match play at the Curtis Cup.Do-si-do Your Partner:Carly Booth of Great Britain & Ireland just misses her putt on the 11th hole as partner Breanne Loucks looks on during the Saturday fourball round of match play at the Curtis Cup.

Top Tier:Two enterprising spectators took a look from a lofty perch at Lorena Ochao during the second round of the MasterCard Classic at Bosque Real CC in Huixquilucan, Mexico.Top Tier:Two enterprising spectators took a look from a lofty perch at Lorena Ochao during the second round of the MasterCard Classic at Bosque Real CC in Huixquilucan, Mexico.

Take that!Tiger Woods punched his way out of pinestraw trouble on the 13th hole at Augusta National Golf Club in the final round of the Masters but lost the first major of the year to Trevor Immelman.Take that!Tiger Woods punched his way out of pinestraw trouble on the 13th hole at Augusta National Golf Club in the final round of the Masters but lost the first major of the year to Trevor Immelman.

Grand Finale:After announcing her retirement, Annika Sorenstam still had some magic left, including holing out for an eagle from the fairway on the last hole during the U.S. Women's Open at Interlachen CC.Grand Finale:After announcing her retirement, Annika Sorenstam still had some magic left, including holing out for an eagle from the fairway on the last hole during the U.S. Women's Open at Interlachen CC.

Curtis Corner:Ben Curtis provided drama during the final round of the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills CC.Curtis Corner:Ben Curtis provided drama during the final round of the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills CC.

Pumped Up:Sergio Garcia takes the Players Championship but not before a playoff with Paul Goydos.Pumped Up:Sergio Garcia takes the Players Championship but not before a playoff with Paul Goydos.

Palmed:Teenage Tadd Fujikawa encountered tough going after he turned professional, including at the Sony Open in Honolulu.Palmed:Teenage Tadd Fujikawa encountered tough going after he turned professional, including at the Sony Open in Honolulu.

Youth Prevails:19 year old InBee Park taking it all in as she becomes the youngest player ever to win the U. S. Women's Open Championship.Youth Prevails:19 year old InBee Park taking it all in as she becomes the youngest player ever to win the U. S. Women's Open Championship.

Run-off:Steve Lowery makes a splash in the third round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial CC.Run-off:Steve Lowery makes a splash in the third round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial CC.

Dumfounded:Sergio Garcia's approach shot to 16 landed in the water, essentially killing his chances of winning the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills CC.Dumfounded:Sergio Garcia's approach shot to 16 landed in the water, essentially killing his chances of winning the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills CC.

Greensleeves:Phil Mickelson struggled throughout the second round of the U.S Open while his partner, Tiger Woods, soared ahead.Greensleeves:Phil Mickelson struggled throughout the second round of the U.S Open while his partner, Tiger Woods, soared ahead.

Topography:Spectators form a spiny crest as K.J. Choi shoots out of the rough at Royal Birkdale during the third round of the British Open.Topography:Spectators form a spiny crest as K.J. Choi shoots out of the rough at Royal Birkdale during the third round of the British Open.

Jump Cam:Camilo Villegas got airbourne for a shot he faced during the second round of the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills CC.Jump Cam:Camilo Villegas got airbourne for a shot he faced during the second round of the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills CC.

Sea of Grass:Lee Westwood battles the rough waves of Royal Birkdale in the British Open's first round.Sea of Grass:Lee Westwood battles the rough waves of Royal Birkdale in the British Open's first round.

Norman Siege:Greg Norman was the center of attention during a surprise run at the British Open.Norman Siege:Greg Norman was the center of attention during a surprise run at the British Open.

Hunter's Howl:A lengthy birdie putt on the 17th hole at Valhalla GC in his Ryder Cup singles match against Paul Casey was reason for American rookie Hunter Mahan to rejoice.Hunter's Howl:A lengthy birdie putt on the 17th hole at Valhalla GC in his Ryder Cup singles match against Paul Casey was reason for American rookie Hunter Mahan to rejoice.

Two in a Row:Padraig Harrington sealed his 2nd straight major victory with a 15-foot par putt at the final hole of the PGA Championship while Sergio Garcia look on.Two in a Row:Padraig Harrington sealed his 2nd straight major victory with a 15-foot par putt at the final hole of the PGA Championship while Sergio Garcia look on.

Magic Act:Camilo Villegas disappears in a cloud of sand as he hits on 18 during the third round of the British Open.Magic Act:Camilo Villegas disappears in a cloud of sand as he hits on 18 during the third round of the British Open.

Flag Bearer:Anthony Kim leads the USA celebrations on Ryder Cup Sunday at Valhalla GC.Flag Bearer:Anthony Kim leads the USA celebrations on Ryder Cup Sunday at Valhalla GC.

Triump:No reaction was more animated in 2008 that that of Tiger Woods after he sank a must-make 12-footer on the 72nd hole of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pine GC.Triump:No reaction was more animated in 2008 that that of Tiger Woods after he sank a must-make 12-footer on the 72nd hole of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pine GC.

Uncorked:Team USA lets the champagne flow as they celebrate their Ryder Cup victory at Valhalla GC.Uncorked:Team USA lets the champagne flow as they celebrate their Ryder Cup victory at Valhalla GC.