Charles Howell III tees off on the eighth hole during his practice
round for the U.S. Open golf tournament on the Black Course at the
Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, June 11, 2002. The field
of 156 players is preparing for one of golf's major events on the
public course on Long Island. Play is scheduled to begin June 13.
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