2017 U.S. OPEN

Day 2 practice round: U.S. Open Golf Championship

Steve Stricker of Madison watches his tee shot on the first hole during practice rounds for the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Erin Hills.
Steve Stricker of Madison watches his tee shot on the first hole during practice rounds for the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Erin Hills.
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Spain's Sergio Garcia tees off on the 10th hole during practice rounds.
Spain's Sergio Garcia tees off on the 10th hole during practice rounds.
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Australia's Jason Day watches his tee shot on the 10th hole  during practice rounds.
Australia's Jason Day watches his tee shot on the 10th hole during practice rounds.
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Spain Sergio Garcia signs autographs.
Spain Sergio Garcia signs autographs.
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Spain's Sergio Garcia (right) socializes while waiting to tee  off on the 10th hole.
Spain's Sergio Garcia (right) socializes while waiting to tee off on the 10th hole.
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Course worker Jerry Smith erects a U.S. Open banner after strong storms passed through the area Tuesday at Erin Hills in Erin said it was the fifth times he has put the banners back up
Course worker Jerry Smith erects a U.S. Open banner after strong storms passed through the area Tuesday at Erin Hills in Erin said it was the fifth times he has put the banners back up
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Course worker Jerry Smith erects a U.S. Open banner after strong storms passed through the area  at Erin Hills.
Course worker Jerry Smith erects a U.S. Open banner after strong storms passed through the area at Erin Hills.
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A light steady rain falls during practice rounds for the U.S. Open Golf Championship.
A light steady rain falls during practice rounds for the U.S. Open Golf Championship.
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Course maintenance work Derek Kastenschmidt uses a mix of fertilizer and grass seed to repair the ninth fairway before practice rounds.
Course maintenance work Derek Kastenschmidt uses a mix of fertilizer and grass seed to repair the ninth fairway before practice rounds.
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Canadian golfer Corey Conners hits off the first tee  during practice rounds for the U.S. Open Golf Championship.
Canadian golfer Corey Conners hits off the first tee during practice rounds for the U.S. Open Golf Championship.
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English golfer Chris Wood hits off the first tee was light rain
English golfer Chris Wood hits off the first tee was light rain
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Attendance on the first tee was light during practice rounds.
Attendance on the first tee was light during practice rounds.
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Canadian golfer Adam Hadwin hits off the first tee.
Canadian golfer Adam Hadwin hits off the first tee.
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Caddie Colin Gassner (left) is shown with French golfer Joel Stalter during practice rounds for the U.S. Open. The Mayville native got a phone call last week to work at tournament while working in Florida.
Caddie Colin Gassner (left) is shown with French golfer Joel Stalter during practice rounds for the U.S. Open. The Mayville native got a phone call last week to work at tournament while working in Florida.
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Caddie Colin Gassner (center) speaks with another caddie on the practice range while French golfer Joel Stalter hits during practice rounds.
Caddie Colin Gassner (center) speaks with another caddie on the practice range while French golfer Joel Stalter hits during practice rounds.
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Amateur Mason Andersen, 18-year-old and an incoming freshman at Arizona State University, hits an approach shot on the 18th hole.
Amateur Mason Andersen, 18-year-old and an incoming freshman at Arizona State University, hits an approach shot on the 18th hole.
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Troy Merritt signs autographs during practice rounds.
Troy Merritt signs autographs during practice rounds.
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Afternoon crowds picked up after morning storms put a dampers on practice rounds for the tournament.
Afternoon crowds picked up after morning storms put a dampers on practice rounds for the tournament.
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Jordan Spieth signs autographs before his practice round.
Jordan Spieth signs autographs before his practice round.
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Jordan Spieth signs autographs before his practice round.
Jordan Spieth signs autographs before his practice round.
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Jason Day signs a golf ball during a promotional appearance for Lexus during practice rounds.
Jason Day signs a golf ball during a promotional appearance for Lexus during practice rounds.
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Jason Day (left) poses for photos during a Lexus promotional appearance during practice rounds.
Jason Day (left) poses for photos during a Lexus promotional appearance during practice rounds.
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Fans peruse U.S. Open Golf Championship souvenir apparel.
Fans peruse U.S. Open Golf Championship souvenir apparel.
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