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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.