I know i should have made that left at Albequerque.  Here's hoping the competitors only need directional aid like this once their rounds are over.

Titleist Brand Ambassador Alistair Presnell of Australia is all smiles.  After all, this is his first U.S. Open appearance.  Alistair qualified at the Texas sectional event held at Lakeside Country Club in Houston.

Long hitting Titleist Brand Ambassador Gary Woodland is hoping that his length off the tee will allow him to keep the driver in the bag on many holes.  Like at any U.S. Open, a big key this week will be finding the fairways.

A close up view of a Scotty Cameron GoLo putter.  The double bend shaft is a perfect complement for this style of mallet head, minimizing the amount of toe-flow.

Titlest Brand Ambassador Gregory Bourdy of France joins Titleist's European contingent.

Titleist Tour Representative Chris Tuten spends some time with Titleist Brand Ambassador Matteo Manassero.

...with a competitive twist.  Players will need to grind on every putt at Olympic.  The club recently completed the Lake Course Greens Replacement project which converted all its greens from poa annua to slicker, truer bent-grass.  Olympic boasts 36 holes…

A closer look at the Cameron creation, inspired by a hang lose California vibe...