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The USGA's talented group ofr photographers selected their favorite images of the people, places and memories that brought the game to life over the course of another memorable year. These are some of the best sports photographers in the business, and throughout the year, and especially during the championships, these men and women showcase their immense skills in helping to bring these wonderful stories to life through their camera lenses. The photo gallery below features 21 remarkable images from 2023.
The USGA's Best Images From 2023
Fans gather around the 18th hole of The Los Angeles C.C. to watch Wyndham Clark close out his victory in the 123rd U.S. Open. (USGA/Matt Hahn)
Reigning U.S. Open champ Matt Fitzpatrick (center) reacts to his ace at the 15th hole during Round 2 with fellow competitors Cam Smith (left) and Sam Bennett. (USGA/Jason E. Miczek)
Wyndham Clark put on a ball-striking clinic en route to claiming the 123rd U.S. Open at The Los Angeles C.C. (USGA/Robert Beck)
Wyndham Clark realizes a lifelong dream of winning his National Open at The Los Angeles C.C. in June. (USGA/Jeff Haynes)
Bernhard Langer endears himself to Wisconsin golf fans after winning the U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld at the age of 65. (USGA/Jeff Haynes)
Michelle Wie wore high top golf shoes at Pebble Beach Golf Links while competing in her final U.S. Women's Open in July. (USGA/Jason E. Miczek)
Nelly Korda plays a shot on the iconic par-5 18th hole at Pebble Beach during the U.S. Women's Open. (USGA/Jeff Marsh)
Allisen Corpuz and her caddie, Jay Monahan, react after winning the first U.S. Women's Open contested at Pebble Beach. (USGA/Darren Carroll)
Allisen Corpuz celebrates with her caddie, Jay Monahan, after her three-stroke victory at Pebble Beach. (USGA/James Gilbert)
U.S. Adaptive Open competitor Larry Celano reacts to a chip at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club's Course No. 6. (USGA/Jeff Haynes)
U.S. Adaptive Open competitor Alex Fourie showed his patriotic spirit at Pinehurst No. 6 in July. (USGA/Jeff Haynes)
Kiara Romero took a moment to take in her achievement of winning the 2023 U.S. Girls' Junior at the U.S. Air Force Academy Eisenhower G.C. (USGA/Kathryn Riley)
Malia Nam plays her approach shot to the 18th hole at Bel-Air C.C. during the 123rd U.S. Women's Amateur. (USGA/James Gilbert)
Megan Schofill holds the Robert Cox Trophy on the iconic bridge at Bel-Air C.C. after winning the 123rd U.S. Women's Amateur in August. (USGA/James Gilbert)
Neal Shipley became a crowd favorite in his run to the championship match of the 123rd U.S. Amateur at Cherry Hills C.C. in August. (USGA/Kathryn Riley)
Nick Dunlap (left) and Austin Greaser celebrate retaining the Walker Cup for the USA at the 2023 Match contested on the Old Course at St. Andrews. (USGA/Chris Keane)
U.S. Mid-Am competitors Sam Jackson and Jonathan Fricke cross a wooden bridge to the third green at Sleepy Hollow C.C. (USGA/Kathryn Riley)
The desert oasis known as Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., served as the canvas for the 2023 U.S. Senior Women's Amateur. (USGA/Bill Hornstein)
Mark Alston poses for a photo at Chester Washington Golf Course in Los Angeles. (USGA/Robert Beck)
From left to right, Megan Khang, Alison Lee and Nelly Korda enjoy a light moment during a U.S. Women's Open practice round at Pebble Beach. (USGA/James Gilbert)
The U.S. Open Trophy is seen at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club during a preview for the 124th championship in the North Carolina Sandhills. (USGA/Chris Keane)
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The USGA's Best Images From 2023
