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See you later alligator. There are plenty of small and big gators that call the Ocean Course home. PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

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Phil Mickelson unleashes a drive during practice. PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

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Justin Rose working hard on his game wirth coach, Sean Foley. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Patrick Reed on his ... 'pat'. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Oh to be a fly buzzing around this conversation ... Phil v Bryson. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Bend and streteh ... reach for the stars Rory. PHOTO: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

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Happy as Larry ... or Jordan. Spieth seemed relaxed on the eve of his fourth attempt at winning the career Grand Slam. PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

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Red line fever ... the Ocean Course has plenty of hazards to contend with. PHOTO: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

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Woof! Rory's bag. PHOTO: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

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"Rosey, is that a misprint ... it says the back nine is nearly 4000 yards ... bloody hell!" – Danny Willett. PHOTO: Stacy Revere/Getty Images.

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Marc Leishman fires in his approach on the tough par-3 17th. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Short game will be key for Adam Scott this week. PHOTO: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

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Henrik Stenson lurks in the shadows on the 7th tee. PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

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Not quite a mirror image...Henrik Stenson and Brian Harman on the 7th green. PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

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"Land ahoy!" Harold Varner III and his caddie deep in finding their range. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Rory hits into the deep blue. PHOTO: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

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If looks could kill. Phil Mickelson channeling the 'Terminator". PHOTO: Stacy Revere/Getty Images.

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Snap happy .... Hideki Matsuyama and caddie, Shota Hayafuji, pose for photos during their lengthy practice round. PHOTO: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

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Shane Lowry's favourite party trick. PHOTO: Stacy Revere/Getty Images.

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Shane Lowry takes in the view, wishing he probably had a frothy to complete the serenity. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Hideki Matsuyama's short game looked sharp. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama flips his club in frustration. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

See you later alligator. There are plenty of small and big gators that call the Ocean Course home. PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

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Phil Mickelson unleashes a drive during practice. PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

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Justin Rose working hard on his game wirth coach, Sean Foley. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Patrick Reed on his ... 'pat'. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Oh to be a fly buzzing around this conversation ... Phil v Bryson. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Bend and streteh ... reach for the stars Rory. PHOTO: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

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Happy as Larry ... or Jordan. Spieth seemed relaxed on the eve of his fourth attempt at winning the career Grand Slam. PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

7 / 22

Red line fever ... the Ocean Course has plenty of hazards to contend with. PHOTO: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

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Woof! Rory's bag. PHOTO: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

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"Rosey, is that a misprint ... it says the back nine is nearly 4000 yards ... bloody hell!" – Danny Willett. PHOTO: Stacy Revere/Getty Images.

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Marc Leishman fires in his approach on the tough par-3 17th. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Short game will be key for Adam Scott this week. PHOTO: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

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Henrik Stenson lurks in the shadows on the 7th tee. PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

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Not quite a mirror image...Henrik Stenson and Brian Harman on the 7th green. PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

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"Land ahoy!" Harold Varner III and his caddie deep in finding their range. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Rory hits into the deep blue. PHOTO: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

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If looks could kill. Phil Mickelson channeling the 'Terminator". PHOTO: Stacy Revere/Getty Images.

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Snap happy .... Hideki Matsuyama and caddie, Shota Hayafuji, pose for photos during their lengthy practice round. PHOTO: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

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Shane Lowry's favourite party trick. PHOTO: Stacy Revere/Getty Images.

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Shane Lowry takes in the view, wishing he probably had a frothy to complete the serenity. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Hideki Matsuyama's short game looked sharp. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Masters Champion Hideki Matsuyama flips his club in frustration. PHOTO: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

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Gallery: PGA final practice day

The eve before any first round of a major is about fine tuning the swing and the strategy. It was no different at Kiawah Island as players wrapped up their preparations for the start of the 103rd PGA Championship.

Gallery: PGA final practice day

By Brendan James May 20 2021 10:53AM

By Brendan James

May 20 2021 10:53AM

The eve before any first round of a major is about fine tuning the swing and the strategy. It was no different at Kiawah Island as players wrapped up their preparations for the start of the 103rd PGA Championship.

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