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Behind The Scenes at the US Open for Sports Illustrated

24 images Created 7 Jul 2015

Scenes from the 115th US Open where I was on assignment for Sports Illustrated. The magazine provided me carte blanche to wander from the course to Seattle and anywhere in between to document the national championship from a different perspective, meaning to actually avoid shooting golf action!

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  • 2015 U.S. Open was held at <br />
Chambers Bay in University Place, WA. A sprawling, hilly links style course created a challenge for spectators but also provided beautiful views of Puget Sound.
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  • The 2015 US Open of golf is always a hot ticket, but business for those buying and selling on the adjacent streets near the course was pretty slow.
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  • A tired fan at the 2015 US Open.
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  • Behind the scenes look at the 2015 US Open of golf at Chambers Bay in Washington. The actual US Open winner's trophy was on display in Seattle for golf fans to see up close.
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  • Behind the scenes look at the 2015 US Open of golf at Chambers Bay in Washington. A father and son wait for the final round on Father's Day.
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  • A couple of guys do business buying and selling tickets a few blocks from the entrance to the course.
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  • Security was tight at golf's national championship and patrons were not allowed to bring in large aerosol bottles of sunscreen. The confiscated bottles were placed on a table outside the entrance so spectators could lather up for free before entering.
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  • Behind the scenes of the US Open for Sports Illustrated.
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  • Fans at the 2015 US Open at Chambers Bay in Washington navigate the long and hilly terrain in hopes of gaining a good spot to watch the action.
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  • As golfer Ben Martin found out, it's tough to follow a Jordan Spieth press conference.
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  • One teenager applied his entrepreneurial spirit by offering drinks over the fence at a discounted price to spectators.
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  • The sprawling and hilly terrain of Chambers Bay made spectator viewing a challenge.
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  • A religious service was held inside the large media center on Sunday, the final day of the tournament.
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  • An early morning practice round provided a tranquil scene for golfer Paul Casey as he made his way around the links style course.
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  • A hillside overlooking the sprawling course was the scene of a camera duel between friends.
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  • With Phil Mickelson apparently staying nearby, Warren Fazio erected a sign on a old car in his family's yard to cheer him on.
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  • The 2015 US Open of golf was held at Chambers Bay in Washington where a picture perfect park in nearby Steilacoom provided a view across Puget Sound to the course carved out of the hillside.
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  • Media stake out their spots where post round interviews are held.
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  • Businesses from restaurants to massage parlors and home builders took advantage of the influx of tourists to advertise their wares. A young man on the main road to the golf course twirls a sign advertising new homes near Chambers Bay, the site of the 2015 US Open.
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  • A few spectators remain in a viewing area as the second round fades into dusk.
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  • A lone spectator staked out a spot at the final hole early on the first day of the US Open.
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  • The eventual 2015 US Open champion Jordan Spieth speaks to a crush of reporters after his second round.
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  • Tiger Woods competes at the 2015 US Open championship at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington.
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  • Spectators at the 6th green take in the action at the US Open.
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