From the Practice Tee at Bethpage Black:
#1
Brian and
Lynn. First U.S. Open together, but not the last.
#2 Brian and
Fred Funk discussing BG's new grips. Brian prefers round; Fred likes ribbed . . . "Gotta have'em!"
#3 The KipMeister (off the 18th green) is Brian's caddy
Kip Henley. Kip is also 3-time Tennessee PGA Section Champ; 5-time Player of the Year; and winner, Big Break II. Trust me, the man has game.
#4 Coaches
Mike Bender and
LB with Mike's student in the background. You know,
Zach What's-hiz-name.
#5 Mike and Zach, mano-o-mano.
#6
Damon Green, Zach's caddie, also known as the
King of the Mini-Tours (for his 64 victories). He's headed for the Champions Tour qualifier next year.
#7
Chris Noss, BG's personal trainer. Also trains
Zach, Stephen Ames, Sean O'Hair and others.