THE 2005 BOOZ ALLEN CLASSIC

Field of Dreams

This year's Booz Allen Classic will be held at Congressional Country Club, above, site of the 1997 U.S. Open. Ernie Els, for one, said that fact was a significant factor in his decision to play here this year. (Bill O'Leary -- The Washington Post)

VIEWER'S GUIDE
The Booz Allen Classic features an elite field playing at Congressional Country Club for the first time since 1986. Here's an interactive guide and panoramic views of the storied venue with commentary by The Post's Len Shapiro.

KEEPING HIS GRIP
• Thanks to a new putting grip, Chris DiMarco is on the verge of a major championship title.

GREAT LENGTHS
• Fred Funk has never hit the ball a long way, but his grit and accuracy have made him popular and successful.

VIDEO
• Ernie Els on returning to the scene of his dramatic win in the '97 U.S. Open.
• Defending champion Adam Scott, 24, on his desire to win a major -- soon.

BASICS
Players to watch
Capsules of the 'Big Four'
Tickets, parking, tee times


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