Seeing the action during Thursday's first round of the 102nd U.S. Open at Bethpage was a tall order, but thanks to an assist, one chld received an unobstructed view.Seeing the action during Thursday's first round of the 102nd U.S. Open at Bethpage was a tall order, but thanks to an assist, one chld received an unobstructed view.
Most of the field got bogged down by Friday's rains, but Woods shot a 68.Most of the field got bogged down by Friday's rains, but Woods shot a 68.
Standing room only: A U.S. Open record of 42,500 spectators crowed Bethpage each day, making vantage points as precious as birdies.Standing room only: A U.S. Open record of 42,500 spectators crowed Bethpage each day, making vantage points as precious as birdies.
Tiger proved to be unstoppable in rain and rough.Tiger proved to be unstoppable in rain and rough.
Long Island sound: It was worth a shout and a wave when the sun returned after a storm delay Sunday afternoon.Long Island sound: It was worth a shout and a wave when the sun returned after a storm delay Sunday afternoon.
Woods hit 12 of 14 fairways Sunday, including at No. 4.Woods hit 12 of 14 fairways Sunday, including at No. 4.
Mickelson had plenty of ups and downs, including one for bogey at No. 6 Sunday.Mickelson had plenty of ups and downs, including one for bogey at No. 6 Sunday.
Woods' triumph at beastly Bethhpage ws his seventh major win in his last 11 starts.Woods' triumph at beastly Bethhpage ws his seventh major win in his last 11 starts.
Sergio demonstrated that he is the player with the most potential of challenging Tiger Woods.Sergio demonstrated that he is the player with the most potential of challenging Tiger Woods.
While Tiger Woods took his play to new heights, two fans went to new depths to glimpse his Sunday act.While Tiger Woods took his play to new heights, two fans went to new depths to glimpse his Sunday act.
Garcia was inconsistent on the greens Sunday. This was a birdie effort at No. 8.Garcia was inconsistent on the greens Sunday. This was a birdie effort at No. 8.
Bethpage's 18th made for great theater.Bethpage's 18th made for great theater.
Tiger was victorious on Sunday just before sundown.Tiger was victorious on Sunday just before sundown.
Tiger hoists the 2nd major trophy of his 2002 season.Tiger hoists the 2nd major trophy of his 2002 season.
