US Open 2014: Preview Day 1

U.S. Open - Preview Day 1 — Charl Schwartzel in action prior to the start of the 2014 US Open at Pinehurst

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Golf Monthly takes a look at the first preview day from the US Open 2014, which takes places at Pinehurst's No. 2 Course this year.

Previous world number 1 Martin Kaymer takes a tee shot. Photography: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

America's Jordan Spieth waits with his caddie Michael Greller. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Russell Henley, who won the 2014 Honda Classic, watches a tee shot. Photography: Ross Kinniard/Getty Images

2014 Masters Champion Bubba Watson waits with his caddie Ted Scott on the green. Photography: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Stephen Gallacher hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the US Open. Photography: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

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