Photos: Take a look at some of the best golf images from 2021

The sun rises during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at…

The sun rises during the first round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (Justin Aller/USGA)

Hideki Matsuyama smiles while holding the trophy after winning the Masters Tournament on Sunday, April 11,…

Hideki Matsuyama smiles while holding the trophy after winning the Masters Tournament on Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Augusta, Georgia. Photo by David J. Phillip/Associated Press

The USA Team celebrates after winning the 2021 Curtis Cup at Conwy Golf Club in North…

The USA Team celebrates after winning the 2021 Curtis Cup at Conwy Golf Club in North Wales, United Kingdom on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (Oisin Keniry/USGA)

Matthew Sutherland hits his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the second round of stroke…

Matthew Sutherland hits his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the second round of stroke play at the 2021 U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa. on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. (Chris Keane/USGA)

USGA’s Robbie Zalzneck makes four aces in the morning of the 2021 Cradle Solstice at Pinehurst.…

USGA’s Robbie Zalzneck makes four aces in the morning of the 2021 Cradle Solstice at Pinehurst. (Photo: Pinehurst Resort)

Surfers are seen as Justin Thomas walks on the 11th green during the second round of…

Surfers are seen as Justin Thomas walks on the 11th green during the second round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions at the Kapalua Plantation Course on January 08, 2021 in Kapalua, Hawaii. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

John Daly stands with his son John Daly II after winning the PNC Championship on Sunday,…

John Daly stands with his son John Daly II after winning the PNC Championship on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. Photo by Scott Audette/Associated Press

Tiger Woods pats son Charlie Woods on the head on the eight green during the final…

Tiger Woods pats son Charlie Woods on the head on the eight green during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament at Grande Lakes Orlando Course in Orlando. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods walk from the first green during the final round of the…

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods walk from the first green during the final round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club Grande Lakes on December 19, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Danielle Kang plays a shot during 2019 Buick LPGA Shanghai at Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club…

Danielle Kang plays a shot during 2019 Buick LPGA Shanghai at Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club on October 20, 2019 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Yifan Ding/Getty Images)

Nelly Korda poses with the championship trophy as she celebrates winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship…

Nelly Korda poses with the championship trophy as she celebrates winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship golf tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

A green Lamborghini sits on the tee box at the Raymond James Pro Am ahead of…

A green Lamborghini sits on the tee box at the Raymond James Pro Am ahead of the 2021 Pelican Women’s Championship at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida on November 8, 2021. (Photo by Ben Solomon/Outlyr)

The Havemeyer Trophy awarded to Piot for one year has found a home in the Michigan…

The Havemeyer Trophy awarded to Piot for one year has found a home in the Michigan State men’s golf team’s locker room. (Courtesy James Piot family)

The golf cart of Maryland’s Karla Elena Vázquez Setzer is pulled out of the water at…

The golf cart of Maryland’s Karla Elena Vázquez Setzer is pulled out of the water at the Dye Course at the Country Club of Landfall after it rolled in during the Landfall Tradition in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Jon Rahm celebrates holding the trophy as he poses with his wife Kelley Cahill and son…

Jon Rahm celebrates holding the trophy as he poses with his wife Kelley Cahill and son Kepa Cahill Rahm after winning he U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Hubbard tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Butterfield Bermuda…

Mark Hubbard tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course on October 31, 2021 in Southampton, Bermuda. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Alex Smalley of the United States plays a shot on the 16th hole during the third…

Alex Smalley of the United States plays a shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course on October 30, 2021 in Southampton, Bermuda. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Team USA’s Justin Thomas celebrates after the United States beat Europe during day three singles rounds…

Team USA’s Justin Thomas celebrates after the United States beat Europe during day three singles rounds for the 43rd Ryder Cup golf competition at Whistling Straits. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

The United States celebrates beating Europe for the 43rd Ryder Cup golf competition at Whistling Straits.…

The United States celebrates beating Europe for the 43rd Ryder Cup golf competition at Whistling Straits. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Bryson DeChambeau walks on the second hole during the final round of the Sentry Tournament of…

Bryson DeChambeau walks on the second hole during the final round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Resort – The Plantation Course. (Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

Fans pack around the first tee box during the third round of the KPMG Women’s PGA…

Fans pack around the first tee box during the third round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship golf tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

Patrick Cantlay lines up a putt on the 17th green during the final round of The…

Patrick Cantlay lines up a putt on the 17th green during the final round of The American Express on the Stadium course at PGA West on January 24, 2021 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Jin Young Ko holds the Player of the Year trophy after winning the CME Group Tour…

Jin Young Ko holds the Player of the Year trophy after winning the CME Group Tour Championship on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Naples, Florida. Photo by Rebecca Blackwell/Associated Press

Paul Casey of England hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during the final round…

Paul Casey of England hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 31, 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Sam Burns hits from the third hole tee box during the final round of the 2021…

Sam Burns hits from the third hole tee box during the final round of the 2021 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. (Photo: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)

General view of the third hole green and Pacific Ocean during the final round of the…

General view of the third hole green and Pacific Ocean during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course – South Course. (Photo: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)

Phil Mickelson stretches before playing his shot from the 11th tee during the first round of…

Phil Mickelson stretches before playing his shot from the 11th tee during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf North Course. (Photo: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports)

The group of Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm and Colin Morikawa prepare to putt on the fifth…

The group of Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm and Colin Morikawa prepare to putt on the fifth green during the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines South on January 24, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

A nearly empty South Course during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey…

A nearly empty South Course during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in San Diego. (Photo: Gregory Bull/Associated Press)

Fans attend the Annexus Pro-Am at the 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. (Photo:…

Fans attend the Annexus Pro-Am at the 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic via USA Today Network)

A spectator walks along the 12th hole during the third round of the Waste Management Phoenix…

A spectator walks along the 12th hole during the third round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Network)

Jordan Spieth reacts after making his birdie putt on the 16th hole during round three of…

Jordan Spieth reacts after making his birdie putt on the 16th hole during round three of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. Photo by Rob Schumacher/The Arizona Republic

Security deal with a fan after Jordan Spieth made a birdie putt on the 17th green…

Security deal with a fan after Jordan Spieth made a birdie putt on the 17th green during the third round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Network)

Andy Ogletree plays his second shot on the tenth hole during the first round of the…

Andy Ogletree plays his second shot on the tenth hole during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports)

A crane is used to lift a vehicle following a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods,…

A crane is used to lift a vehicle following a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in the Rancho Palos Verdes suburb of Los Angeles. (Photo: Ringo H.W. Chiu/Associated Press)

Shane Lowry plays his shot from the 11th tee during the second round of the Arnold…

Shane Lowry plays his shot from the 11th tee during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge on March 05, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Bryson DeChambeau reacts on the 18th green after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill…

Bryson DeChambeau reacts on the 18th green after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. (Photo: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports)

Justin Thomas reacts after sinking his putt on the 17th green during the final round of…

Justin Thomas reacts after sinking his putt on the 17th green during the final round of the 2021 Players Championship at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 14, 2021 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo: James Gilbert/For the Florida Times-Union)

Inbee Park tees off the 3rd hole during the final round of the Kia Classic at…

Inbee Park tees off the 3rd hole during the final round of the Kia Classic at the Aviara Golf Club on March 28, 2021 in Carlsbad, California. (Photo: Donald Miralle-Getty Images)

Patty Tavatanakit jumps into Poppie’s Pond with her caddie, Ryan Hogue, after winning the ANA Inspiration…

Patty Tavatanakit jumps into Poppie’s Pond with her caddie, Ryan Hogue, after winning the ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Olivia Mehaffey of Northern Ireland walks across the Hogan Bridge on the 12th hole with her…

Olivia Mehaffey of Northern Ireland walks across the Hogan Bridge on the 12th hole with her caddie during the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The names of honorary starters Lee Elder, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus are placed at the…

The names of honorary starters Lee Elder, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus are placed at the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters Tournament. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)

Gary Player (middle) and Jack Nicklaus (right) clap as Lee Elder is introduced on the 1st…

Gary Player (middle) and Jack Nicklaus (right) clap as Lee Elder is introduced on the 1st tee during the first round of The Masters. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)

Rory McIlroy reacts after securing his third Wells Fargo championship by throwing his ball to the…

Rory McIlroy reacts after securing his third Wells Fargo championship by throwing his ball to the fans. (Photo: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)

Phil Mickelson walks through the crowd on the 18th hole during the final round of the…

Phil Mickelson walks through the crowd on the 18th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Photo by Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Members of the media photograph Phil Mickelson with the Wanamaker Trophy after he won the 2021…

Members of the media photograph Phil Mickelson with the Wanamaker Trophy after he won the 2021 PGA Championship at The Ocean Course of Kiawah Island Golf Resort on May 23, 2021 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Annika Sorenstam walking hand in hand with her children, Ava and Will and her husband/caddie, Mike…

Annika Sorenstam walking hand in hand with her children, Ava and Will and her husband/caddie, Mike McGee behind her, up the 18th fairway during the final round at the 2021 U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. (Darren Carroll/USGA)

Annika Sorenstam holds the trophy after winning the 2021 U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Brooklawn Country…

Annika Sorenstam holds the trophy after winning the 2021 U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. (Darren Carroll/USGA)

Yuka Saso hoists the trophy in front of a group of fans after she won the…

Yuka Saso hoists the trophy in front of a group of fans after she won the U.S. Women’s Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. Photo by Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Yuka Saso hoists the trophy after winning the U.S. Women’s Open at The Olympic Club in…

Yuka Saso hoists the trophy after winning the U.S. Women’s Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. Photo by Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Xander Schauffele of the United States holds his gold medal after the men’s golf competition at…

Xander Schauffele of the United States holds his gold medal after the men’s golf competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe on August 1, 2021. Photo by Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images

Nelly Korda (USA) bites her gold medal, won in the women’s golf event at the 2020…

Nelly Korda (USA) bites her gold medal, won in the women’s golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. Photo by Matt York/Associated Press

Collin Morikawa holds up the claret jug trophy as he poses for photographers on the 18th…

Collin Morikawa holds up the claret jug trophy as he poses for photographers on the 18th green after winning the British Open at Royal St George’s in Sandwich, England on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Photo by Ian Walton/Associated Press

Anna Nordqvist of Sweden poses with the trophy after winning the 2021 AIG Women’s British Open…

Anna Nordqvist of Sweden poses with the trophy after winning the 2021 AIG Women’s British Open at Carnoustie. Photo by Ian Rutherford/PA Wire

Team United States pose for a team photo with Bubba Watson during a practice round ahead…

Team United States pose for a team photo with Bubba Watson during a practice round ahead of the start of The Solheim Cup at Inverness Club on September 01, 2021 in Toledo, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)