Peter Hanson, center, and Francesco Molinari of Europe celebrate their team winning the 39th Ryder Cup on Sunday, September 30, in Medinah, Illinois. Europe produced the greatest comeback in Ryder Cup history to defeat the United States and retain the trophy. <a ><strong>See more of the best of CNN's photography.</strong></a>
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Peter Hanson, center, and Francesco Molinari of Europe celebrate their team winning the 39th Ryder Cup on Sunday, September 30, in Medinah, Illinois. Europe produced the greatest comeback in Ryder Cup history to defeat the United States and retain the trophy. See more of the best of CNN's photography.
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Nicolas Colsaerts, left, celebrates with fans after Europe beat the United States on Sunday. The biennial competition pits the best pro golfers from the United States against their European counterparts.
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Nicolas Colsaerts, left, celebrates with fans after Europe beat the United States on Sunday. The biennial competition pits the best pro golfers from the United States against their European counterparts.
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European team captain Jose Maria Olazabal holds the Ryder Cup at the closing ceremonies on Sunday.
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European team captain Jose Maria Olazabal holds the Ryder Cup at the closing ceremonies on Sunday.
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Martin Kaymer is mobbed by the European team after he made the winning putt on the 18th green on Sunday to cinch the Ryder Cup.
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Martin Kaymer is mobbed by the European team after he made the winning putt on the 18th green on Sunday to cinch the Ryder Cup.
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Martin Kaymer of Europe celebrates making the decisive putt.
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Martin Kaymer of Europe celebrates making the decisive putt.
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Martin Kaymer sets up the final putt on the 18th green.
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Martin Kaymer sets up the final putt on the 18th green.
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Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates after Martin Kaymer sinks his putt on the 18th green Sunday.
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Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates after Martin Kaymer sinks his putt on the 18th green Sunday.
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Martin Kaymer putts on the final hole Sunday to secure Europe's win.
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Martin Kaymer putts on the final hole Sunday to secure Europe's win.
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A U.S. fan high-fives Team Europe's fans after their Ryder Cup victory on Sunday.
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A U.S. fan high-fives Team Europe's fans after their Ryder Cup victory on Sunday.
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Rory McIlroy of Europe greets Tiger Woods on the 18th green after Europe defeated the United States 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup.
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Rory McIlroy of Europe greets Tiger Woods on the 18th green after Europe defeated the United States 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup.
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Europe's Sergio Garcia, left, and Ian Poulter celebrate Sunday.
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Europe's Sergio Garcia, left, and Ian Poulter celebrate Sunday.
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A European supporter watches the play during the singles matches on Sunday.
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A European supporter watches the play during the singles matches on Sunday.
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Justin Rose of Europe celebrates a birdie putt on the 18th green to defeat Phil Mickelson on Sunday.
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Justin Rose of Europe celebrates a birdie putt on the 18th green to defeat Phil Mickelson on Sunday.
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Jason Dufner of the United States, left, shakes hands with Peter Hanson on the 18th green after Dufner defeated Hanson.
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Jason Dufner of the United States, left, shakes hands with Peter Hanson on the 18th green after Dufner defeated Hanson.
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Davis Love III waits with some of his team on Sunday at the end of the singles matches.
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Davis Love III waits with some of his team on Sunday at the end of the singles matches.
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Ian Poulter of Europe hits a shot from the rough on the 18th hole Sunday.
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Ian Poulter of Europe hits a shot from the rough on the 18th hole Sunday.
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Europe's Francesco Molinari celebrates with his caddie, Jason Hempleman, on the 18th green Sunday after his match with Tiger Woods.
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Europe's Francesco Molinari celebrates with his caddie, Jason Hempleman, on the 18th green Sunday after his match with Tiger Woods.
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Tiger Woods waits on a hole during Sunday's singles matches.
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Tiger Woods waits on a hole during Sunday's singles matches.
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Fans reach for a golf ball Sunday on the 17th green.
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Fans reach for a golf ball Sunday on the 17th green.
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Steve Stricker of the United States reacts to a missed putt on the 17th green as Martin Kaymer of Europe looks on during Sunday's competition.
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Steve Stricker of the United States reacts to a missed putt on the 17th green as Martin Kaymer of Europe looks on during Sunday's competition.
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Jim Furyk of the United States lines up a putt with his caddie, Mike Cowan, on the 17th green.
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Jim Furyk of the United States lines up a putt with his caddie, Mike Cowan, on the 17th green.
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Lee Westwood of Europe, left, shakes hands with Matt Kuchar on the 16th green after defeating him Sunday.
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Lee Westwood of Europe, left, shakes hands with Matt Kuchar on the 16th green after defeating him Sunday.
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Steve Stricker of the United States lines up a putt on the 16th green during a match Sunday against Martin Kaymer of Germany.
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Steve Stricker of the United States lines up a putt on the 16th green during a match Sunday against Martin Kaymer of Germany.
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Keegan Bradley of the United States plays a bunker shot on the 14th hole on Sunday.
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Keegan Bradley of the United States plays a bunker shot on the 14th hole on Sunday.
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Luke Donald of Europe hits from the drop zone Sunday on the 13th hole.
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Luke Donald of Europe hits from the drop zone Sunday on the 13th hole.
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A message of support for Team Europe is written in the sky during the Sunday's single matches. The United States started the day with a seemingly insurmountable 10-6 lead.
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A message of support for Team Europe is written in the sky during the Sunday's single matches. The United States started the day with a seemingly insurmountable 10-6 lead.
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Graeme McDowell of Europe crosses a bridge during the singles matches on Sunday.
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Graeme McDowell of Europe crosses a bridge during the singles matches on Sunday.
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A U.S. fan watches the matches on Sunday.
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A U.S. fan watches the matches on Sunday.
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Webb Simpson of the United States hits his tee shot on the 13th hole Sunday.
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Webb Simpson of the United States hits his tee shot on the 13th hole Sunday.
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Luke Donald of Europe celebrates after saving bogey Sunday on the 13th green.
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Luke Donald of Europe celebrates after saving bogey Sunday on the 13th green.
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Martin Kaymer of Europe plays a bunker shot on the ninth hole Sunday.
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Martin Kaymer of Europe plays a bunker shot on the ninth hole Sunday.
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Zach Johnson of the United States reacts to a shot on the ninth hole Sunday as Graeme McDowell, right, and his caddie, Ken Comboy, of Europe look on.
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Zach Johnson of the United States reacts to a shot on the ninth hole Sunday as Graeme McDowell, right, and his caddie, Ken Comboy, of Europe look on.
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A U.S. team caddie wears patriotic shoes on Sunday.
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A U.S. team caddie wears patriotic shoes on Sunday.
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Ian Poulter of Europe plays a bunker shot Sunday on the fourth hole.
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Ian Poulter of Europe plays a bunker shot Sunday on the fourth hole.
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Luke Donald of Europe watches his tee shot on the third hole Sunday.
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Luke Donald of Europe watches his tee shot on the third hole Sunday.
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Fans watch the play on the first tee during the singles matches of the Ryder Cup on Sunday.
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Fans watch the play on the first tee during the singles matches of the Ryder Cup on Sunday.
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Bubba Watson of the United States, left, greets Luke Donald of Europe on the first tee Sunday in Medinah.
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Bubba Watson of the United States, left, greets Luke Donald of Europe on the first tee Sunday in Medinah.
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Bubba Watson of the United States watches his tee shot on the first hole Sunday.
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Bubba Watson of the United States watches his tee shot on the first hole Sunday.
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A sea of fans crowds around the first tee near the clubhouse Sunday.
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A sea of fans crowds around the first tee near the clubhouse Sunday.
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Luke Donald of Europe plays a bunker shot on the fifth hole on Sunday.
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Luke Donald of Europe plays a bunker shot on the fifth hole on Sunday.
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Tiger Woods of the United States watches from the fairway on the first hole Sunday.
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Tiger Woods of the United States watches from the fairway on the first hole Sunday.
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Tim Finchem, from left, Jack Nicklaus and Jeff Sluman watch the action on the first tee Sunday.
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Tim Finchem, from left, Jack Nicklaus and Jeff Sluman watch the action on the first tee Sunday.
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Keegan Bradley of the United States hits his tee shot on the first hole Sunday.
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Keegan Bradley of the United States hits his tee shot on the first hole Sunday.
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Rory McIlroy of Europe lines up a shot with his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald on the third tee on Sunday.
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Rory McIlroy of Europe lines up a shot with his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald on the third tee on Sunday.
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Team USA Assistant Captain Fred Couples stirs up the crowd during play Sunday.
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Team USA Assistant Captain Fred Couples stirs up the crowd during play Sunday.
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Team Europe's Luke Donald tees off from the first hole Sunday.
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Team Europe's Luke Donald tees off from the first hole Sunday.
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Ian Poulter of Europe celebrates after making a birdie on the first hole Sunday.
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Ian Poulter of Europe celebrates after making a birdie on the first hole Sunday.
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European fans cheer at the start of the final day of play at the 39th Ryder Cup on Sunday.
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European fans cheer at the start of the final day of play at the 39th Ryder Cup on Sunday.
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Keegan Bradley rallies U.S. fans on the first tee at the start of the day Sunday.
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Keegan Bradley rallies U.S. fans on the first tee at the start of the day Sunday.
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Team USA fans cheer from the stands Sunday.
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Team USA fans cheer from the stands Sunday.
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Former U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with Fred Couples, assistant captain of Team USA on Saturday, September 29.
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Former U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with Fred Couples, assistant captain of Team USA on Saturday, September 29.
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Bush reaches to shake the hands of spectators at the tournament Saturday.
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Bush reaches to shake the hands of spectators at the tournament Saturday.
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Tiger Woods of the United States scopes out a putt on the 17th hole during four-ball play Saturday.
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Tiger Woods of the United States scopes out a putt on the 17th hole during four-ball play Saturday.
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Team Europe's Rory McIlroy laments a missed putt on the seventh hole during foursomes on Saturday.
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Team Europe's Rory McIlroy laments a missed putt on the seventh hole during foursomes on Saturday.
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Dustin Johnson of Team USA contemplates his next play on Saturday.
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Dustin Johnson of Team USA contemplates his next play on Saturday.
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Webb Simpson of the United States waits in the fifth fairway with his caddie Paul Tesori on Saturday.
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Webb Simpson of the United States waits in the fifth fairway with his caddie Paul Tesori on Saturday.
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Team USA's Phil Mickelson, left, and Team Europe's Lee Westwood of England study the fifth green during a morning foursomes match on Saturday.
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Team USA's Phil Mickelson, left, and Team Europe's Lee Westwood of England study the fifth green during a morning foursomes match on Saturday.
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Ian Poulter of Europe lines up a putt on the 16th green on Saturday.
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Ian Poulter of Europe lines up a putt on the 16th green on Saturday.
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Tiger Woods of the U.S. hits his tee shot on the first hole Saturday afternoon.
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Tiger Woods of the U.S. hits his tee shot on the first hole Saturday afternoon.
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Zach Johnson of American team reacts to a putt on the 12th hole on Saturday.
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Zach Johnson of American team reacts to a putt on the 12th hole on Saturday.
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Webb Simpson of the United States plays a bunker shot on Saturday.
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Webb Simpson of the United States plays a bunker shot on Saturday.
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A crowd gathers at the 17th green on day two of the competition.
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A crowd gathers at the 17th green on day two of the competition.
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Sergio Garcia of Europe hits the second shot on the third hole on Saturday.
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Sergio Garcia of Europe hits the second shot on the third hole on Saturday.
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European fans watch the play from a golf cart during day two.
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European fans watch the play from a golf cart during day two.
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Keegan Bradley of the United States stares down a putt on Saturday.
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Keegan Bradley of the United States stares down a putt on Saturday.
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A fan of the U.S. golfers watches the action.
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A fan of the U.S. golfers watches the action.
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Team Europe's Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits out of the eighth hole's tee box on Saturday.
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Team Europe's Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits out of the eighth hole's tee box on Saturday.
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Phil Mickelson of the United States drives with his wife Amy Mickelson on the 16th green.
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Phil Mickelson of the United States drives with his wife Amy Mickelson on the 16th green.
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Ian Poulter of Europe celebrates after holing a putt on the 12th hole Saturday.
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Ian Poulter of Europe celebrates after holing a putt on the 12th hole Saturday.
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Poulter and Justin Rose of Team Europe embrace after winning their match on Saturday.
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Poulter and Justin Rose of Team Europe embrace after winning their match on Saturday.
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Two U.S. fans watch the competition on Saturday.
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Two U.S. fans watch the competition on Saturday.
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Webb Simpson of the USA waits in the fifth fairway with his caddie Paul Tesori.
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Webb Simpson of the USA waits in the fifth fairway with his caddie Paul Tesori.
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USA fans cheer on the first tee on Saturday.
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USA fans cheer on the first tee on Saturday.
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Golfer Justin Rose of Europe lines up a putt on the first green.
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Golfer Justin Rose of Europe lines up a putt on the first green.
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A fan looks at a map on Saturday.
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A fan looks at a map on Saturday.
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American Phil Mickelson watches his tee shot on the fourth hole as Lee Westwood of Europe looks on.
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American Phil Mickelson watches his tee shot on the fourth hole as Lee Westwood of Europe looks on.
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Graeme McDowell of Europe hits his tee shot on the first hole on Saturday.
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Graeme McDowell of Europe hits his tee shot on the first hole on Saturday.
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Bubba Watson of the USA watches his tee shot on the second hole.
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Bubba Watson of the USA watches his tee shot on the second hole.
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Keegan Bradley of the USA reacts after putting on the fifth green on Saturday.
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Keegan Bradley of the USA reacts after putting on the fifth green on Saturday.
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A message is written in the sky in remembrance of Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros, who died of brain cancer last year, during day two of the competition.
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A message is written in the sky in remembrance of Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros, who died of brain cancer last year, during day two of the competition.
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Keegan Bradley of the USA hits out of the bunker on the 16th green after defeating Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell on Friday, September 28.
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Keegan Bradley of the USA hits out of the bunker on the 16th green after defeating Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell on Friday, September 28.
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Keegan Bradley of the USA urges a putt to drop on the 15th green during the afternoon four-ball matches.
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Keegan Bradley of the USA urges a putt to drop on the 15th green during the afternoon four-ball matches.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, right, jumps in the air while speaking with teammate Sergio Garcia of Spain, ssecond left, on the 10th fairway on Friday.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, right, jumps in the air while speaking with teammate Sergio Garcia of Spain, ssecond left, on the 10th fairway on Friday.
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Americans Matt Kuchar and Dustin Johnson were paired in the afternoon four-ball matches on Friday.
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Americans Matt Kuchar and Dustin Johnson were paired in the afternoon four-ball matches on Friday.
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Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley celebrate on the 17th green with Amy Mickelson and Jillian Stacey after defeating Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell 2 and 1 during the afternoon four-ball matches on Friday.
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Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley celebrate on the 17th green with Amy Mickelson and Jillian Stacey after defeating Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell 2 and 1 during the afternoon four-ball matches on Friday.
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McIlroy and McDowell, both of Northern Ireland, wait on the first tee on Friday afternoon.
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McIlroy and McDowell, both of Northern Ireland, wait on the first tee on Friday afternoon.
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McIlroy and McDowell walk across a bridge ahead of the gallery on Friday.
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McIlroy and McDowell walk across a bridge ahead of the gallery on Friday.
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McIlroy reacts with dismay to his shot from the 10th fairway on Friday.
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McIlroy reacts with dismay to his shot from the 10th fairway on Friday.
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Fans watch the play on the 17th hole on Friday.
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Fans watch the play on the 17th hole on Friday.
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Tiger Woods makes birdie on the 16th hole in Friday's afternoon matches.
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Tiger Woods makes birdie on the 16th hole in Friday's afternoon matches.
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Peter Hanson of Europe plays a bunker shot on the second hole during the afternoon four-ball matches on Friday.
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Peter Hanson of Europe plays a bunker shot on the second hole during the afternoon four-ball matches on Friday.
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Tiger Woods of the USA reacts to a poor tee shot on the 15th hole on Friday.
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Tiger Woods of the USA reacts to a poor tee shot on the 15th hole on Friday.
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European fans watch the actiion in flamboyant outfits on Friday.
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European fans watch the actiion in flamboyant outfits on Friday.
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Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley celebrate on the 15th green after defeating Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia during the morning foursome matches on Friday.
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Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley celebrate on the 15th green after defeating Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia during the morning foursome matches on Friday.
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Martin Kaymer plays a bunker shot on the third hole during the afternoon four-ball matches on Friday.
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Martin Kaymer plays a bunker shot on the third hole during the afternoon four-ball matches on Friday.
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European fans get into the spirit during the afternoon four-ball matches on Friday.
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European fans get into the spirit during the afternoon four-ball matches on Friday.
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Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker line up a putt during the morning foursome matches on Friday.
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Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker line up a putt during the morning foursome matches on Friday.
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Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell of Europe get a ruling on their ball on the 18th hole Friday.
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Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell of Europe get a ruling on their ball on the 18th hole Friday.
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Team Europe's Graeme McDowell chips onto the second hole's green Friday.
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Team Europe's Graeme McDowell chips onto the second hole's green Friday.
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Fans watch during the morning foursome matches Friday at the Medinah Country Club.
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Fans watch during the morning foursome matches Friday at the Medinah Country Club.
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Keegan Bradley of the United States reacts after putting on the 14th green Friday.
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Keegan Bradley of the United States reacts after putting on the 14th green Friday.
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Team Europe's Graeme McDowell drives off the 15th tee Friday.
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Team Europe's Graeme McDowell drives off the 15th tee Friday.
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Luke Donald of England, left, and Sergio Garcia of Spain look over their putt on the sixth hole Friday.
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Luke Donald of England, left, and Sergio Garcia of Spain look over their putt on the sixth hole Friday.
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Tiger Woods signs his glove for a fan who was struck in the head during his drive off the seveth tee on Friday.
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Tiger Woods signs his glove for a fan who was struck in the head during his drive off the seveth tee on Friday.
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Phil Mickelson plays a bunker shot on 10th tenth hole on Friday.
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Phil Mickelson plays a bunker shot on 10th tenth hole on Friday.
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Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia of Europe line up a putt on the seventh hole on Friday.
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Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia of Europe line up a putt on the seventh hole on Friday.
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Graeme McDowell of Europe watches a shot during the Morning Foursome matches of the Ryder Cup on Friday.
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Graeme McDowell of Europe watches a shot during the Morning Foursome matches of the Ryder Cup on Friday.
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Phil Mickelson hits a shot on the fifth hole on Friday.
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Phil Mickelson hits a shot on the fifth hole on Friday.
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Keegan Bradley celebrates on the 15th green after he made birdie to defeat the team of Donald and Garcia during the Morning Foursome matches on Friday.
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Keegan Bradley celebrates on the 15th green after he made birdie to defeat the team of Donald and Garcia during the Morning Foursome matches on Friday.
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Rory McIlroy of Europe hits a shot onto the green on Friday.
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Rory McIlroy of Europe hits a shot onto the green on Friday.
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Justin Rose of Europe celebrates on the fourth hole after a long putt at the 39th Ryder Cup Friday at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois.
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Justin Rose of Europe celebrates on the fourth hole after a long putt at the 39th Ryder Cup Friday at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois.
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Lee Westwood of Europe watches his tee shot on the first hole Friday.
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Lee Westwood of Europe watches his tee shot on the first hole Friday.
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Phil Mickelson of the United States kisses his wife Amy on the first tee Friday.
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Phil Mickelson of the United States kisses his wife Amy on the first tee Friday.
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Basketball legend Michael Jordan waits on the first tee during the matches.
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Basketball legend Michael Jordan waits on the first tee during the matches.
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A fan of the European team watches the play.
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A fan of the European team watches the play.
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USA fans cheer the players on the first tee Friday.
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USA fans cheer the players on the first tee Friday.
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American golfer Tiger Woods chips on the first hole.
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American golfer Tiger Woods chips on the first hole.
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Steve Stricker of the United States hits a shot from the rough on the first hole.
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Steve Stricker of the United States hits a shot from the rough on the first hole.
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Luke Donald of Europe hits his tee shot on the first hole.
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Luke Donald of Europe hits his tee shot on the first hole.
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Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia of Europe celebrate on the fifth green on Friday.
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Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia of Europe celebrate on the fifth green on Friday.
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Phil Mickelson of the United States plays a bunker shot during the fourth and final preview day of the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on Thursday, September 27.
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Phil Mickelson of the United States plays a bunker shot during the fourth and final preview day of the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on Thursday, September 27.
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A Team Europe supporter watches the action Thursday.
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A Team Europe supporter watches the action Thursday.
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Dustin Johnson, left, and Tiger Woods of the United States laugh during a practice round Thursday.
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Dustin Johnson, left, and Tiger Woods of the United States laugh during a practice round Thursday.
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Phil Mickelson, left, was paired with Keegan Bradley on Thursday.
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Phil Mickelson, left, was paired with Keegan Bradley on Thursday.
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Fans wait for autographs during Thursday's practice round.
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Fans wait for autographs during Thursday's practice round.
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Rory McIlroy of Europe kicks a PGA ball in between play of the practice round Thursday.
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Rory McIlroy of Europe kicks a PGA ball in between play of the practice round Thursday.
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McIlroy takes a bow Thursday.
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McIlroy takes a bow Thursday.
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Miguel Angel Jimenez of Europe watches the play Thursday.
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Miguel Angel Jimenez of Europe watches the play Thursday.
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Ian Poulter of Europe stands over a ball in the fairway Thursday.
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Ian Poulter of Europe stands over a ball in the fairway Thursday.
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2012 Masters champion Bubba Watson, center, walks with U.S. teammate and U.S. Open winner Webb Simpson during a practice round Thursday.
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2012 Masters champion Bubba Watson, center, walks with U.S. teammate and U.S. Open winner Webb Simpson during a practice round Thursday.
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McIlroy talks with vice captain Darren Clarke during the final preview day Thursday.
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McIlroy talks with vice captain Darren Clarke during the final preview day Thursday.
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Zach Johnson, right, and Jason Dufner of the United States pratice putting on the 17th green Thursday.
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Zach Johnson, right, and Jason Dufner of the United States pratice putting on the 17th green Thursday.
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Zach Johnson signs autographs for fans after finishing the 18th hole on Thursday.
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Zach Johnson signs autographs for fans after finishing the 18th hole on Thursday.
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Members of Team Europe practice Thursday.
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Members of Team Europe practice Thursday.
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Matt Kuchar chats with U.S. teammate Webb Simpson on the practice ground on Thursday.
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Matt Kuchar chats with U.S. teammate Webb Simpson on the practice ground on Thursday.
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Team U.S.'s Tiger Woods reaches for a golf ball on the practice ground on Thursday.
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Team U.S.'s Tiger Woods reaches for a golf ball on the practice ground on Thursday.
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U.S. players Matt Kuchar and Bubba Watson hit shots on the practice ground Thursday.
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U.S. players Matt Kuchar and Bubba Watson hit shots on the practice ground Thursday.
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British fans wear their loyalties on their sleeves Wednesday, September 26.
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British fans wear their loyalties on their sleeves Wednesday, September 26.
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Ian Poulter of Europe practices near his teammates' golf bags Wednesday.
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Ian Poulter of Europe practices near his teammates' golf bags Wednesday.
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U.S.'s Jim Furyk plays his approach shot to the 12th green on Wednesday.
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U.S.'s Jim Furyk plays his approach shot to the 12th green on Wednesday.
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A U.S. fan takes photos Wednesday.
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A U.S. fan takes photos Wednesday.
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Members of the U.S. team practice Wednesday on the 13th green at Medinah, outside Chicago.
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Members of the U.S. team practice Wednesday on the 13th green at Medinah, outside Chicago.
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Patriotism is on display across the course Wednesday.
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Patriotism is on display across the course Wednesday.
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Jose Maria Olazabal serves as captain of the European team for this year's Cup.
Best of Ryder Cup —
Jose Maria Olazabal serves as captain of the European team for this year's Cup.
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