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This Week at the Ryder Cup

Sep 25, 2014; Auchterarder, Perthshire, SCT; Fans gather to watch European players Rory McIlroy, Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer, and Thomas Bjorn play the second hole during practice for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID:  20140925_pjc_ss1_055.JPG
Sep 25, 2014; Auchterarder, Perthshire, SCT; Fans gather to watch European players Rory McIlroy, Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer, and Thomas Bjorn play the second hole during practice for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID: 20140925_pjc_ss1_055.JPG
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Sept. 25, 2014. Auchterarder, Perthshire, SCT; European player Rory McIlroy picks up a ball on the first hole during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID:  20140925_pjc_an1_082.JPG
Sept. 25, 2014. Auchterarder, Perthshire, SCT; European player Rory McIlroy picks up a ball on the first hole during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID: 20140925_pjc_an1_082.JPG
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Sep 25, 2014; Auchterarder, Perthshire, SCT; American golf fans watch on the 16th green during a practice day for the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles Resort - PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports. ORG XMIT: USATSI-175312 ORIG FILE ID:  20140925_pjc_an1_092.JPG
Sep 25, 2014; Auchterarder, Perthshire, SCT; American golf fans watch on the 16th green during a practice day for the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles Resort - PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports. ORG XMIT: USATSI-175312 ORIG FILE ID: 20140925_pjc_an1_092.JPG
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Sept. 25, 2014. Auchterarder,Perthshire, SCT; USA player Phil Mickelson gives the thumbs up to a fan in the gallery on the 15th hole  during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID:  20140925_pjc_an1_080.JPG
Sept. 25, 2014. Auchterarder,Perthshire, SCT; USA player Phil Mickelson gives the thumbs up to a fan in the gallery on the 15th hole during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID: 20140925_pjc_an1_080.JPG
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Sep 25, 2014; Auchterarder, Perthshire, SCT; United States fan wears a winter hat with American flag on it as he watches on the 18th hole during practice for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID:  20140925_pjc_ss1_086.JPG
Sep 25, 2014; Auchterarder, Perthshire, SCT; United States fan wears a winter hat with American flag on it as he watches on the 18th hole during practice for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID: 20140925_pjc_ss1_086.JPG
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Sep 25, 2014; Auchterarder, Perthshire, SCT; European players Sergio Garcia and Thomas Bjorn joke around as they walk down the first fairway  during practice for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID:  20140925_pjc_ss1_032.JPG
Sep 25, 2014; Auchterarder, Perthshire, SCT; European players Sergio Garcia and Thomas Bjorn joke around as they walk down the first fairway during practice for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID: 20140925_pjc_ss1_032.JPG
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Sep 25, 2014; Auchterarder, Perthshire, SCT; European players bags of Graeme McDowell (not pictured) and Justin Rose (not pictured) sit on the 8th hole during practice for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID:  20140925_pjc_ss1_064.JPG
Sep 25, 2014; Auchterarder, Perthshire, SCT; European players bags of Graeme McDowell (not pictured) and Justin Rose (not pictured) sit on the 8th hole during practice for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID: 20140925_pjc_ss1_064.JPG
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Ian Poulter flicks off grass from his golf shoe while waiting to hit a tee shot on 18th tee during  his practice round.
Ian Poulter flicks off grass from his golf shoe while waiting to hit a tee shot on 18th tee during his practice round.
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
USA player Rickie Fowler speaks at a press conference during practice for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
USA player Rickie Fowler speaks at a press conference during practice for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
A fan dressed in USA colors watches during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
A fan dressed in USA colors watches during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
European player Jamie Donaldson hits a chip shot on the 18th hole.
European player Jamie Donaldson hits a chip shot on the 18th hole.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
European player Justin Rose walks up the 18th fairway during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
European player Justin Rose walks up the 18th fairway during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
he Community School of Auchterarder Pipe Band leads a procession through a tunnel to the first tee
he Community School of Auchterarder Pipe Band leads a procession through a tunnel to the first tee
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
Scottish police take a break from their security detail on the 18th green.
Scottish police take a break from their security detail on the 18th green.
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
Bubba Watson walks off the tee box.
Bubba Watson walks off the tee box.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
Youngsters dressed in kilts in attendance during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Youngsters dressed in kilts in attendance during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
European teammates Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia pose with a puppy on the 18th tee during their practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
European teammates Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia pose with a puppy on the 18th tee during their practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
Phil Mickelson answers a question during a press conference.
Phil Mickelson answers a question during a press conference.
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
Fans scream for autographs of European Ryder Cup players after a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Fans scream for autographs of European Ryder Cup players after a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
Fans gather as they seek autographs of European Ryder Cup players after they finished a practice round.
Fans gather as they seek autographs of European Ryder Cup players after they finished a practice round.
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
Thomas Bjorn hits out of a bunker on the 18th green during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Thomas Bjorn hits out of a bunker on the 18th green during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
Fans try to get the attention from USA team member Rickie Fowler for an autograph during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Fans try to get the attention from USA team member Rickie Fowler for an autograph during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
A deer runs onto the golf course during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
A deer runs onto the golf course during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
Golf fans watch as USA team member Rickie Fowler tees off  during a practice round
Golf fans watch as USA team member Rickie Fowler tees off during a practice round
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
Phil Mickelson is swarmed by fans as he signs autographs.
Phil Mickelson is swarmed by fans as he signs autographs.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
Rory McIlroy's golf bag stands a lonely vigil on the green during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Rory McIlroy's golf bag stands a lonely vigil on the green during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
Fans across the street watch practice out the window of their house during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles.
Fans across the street watch practice out the window of their house during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
Rory McIlroy sits down to rest before teeing off on the 12th hole at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Rory McIlroy sits down to rest before teeing off on the 12th hole at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
United States fans wear patriotic red, white, and blue to support the United States team during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
United States fans wear patriotic red, white, and blue to support the United States team during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
Rory McIloy signs autographs.
Rory McIloy signs autographs.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
Rory McIloy hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Rory McIloy hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
European team captain Paul McGinley holds the Ryder Cup.
European team captain Paul McGinley holds the Ryder Cup.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
The Ryder Cup trophy sits on the ground during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
The Ryder Cup trophy sits on the ground during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
The Ryder Cup trophy held by European captain Paul McGinley.
The Ryder Cup trophy held by European captain Paul McGinley.
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
European team bags before a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
European team bags before a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Thomas J. RussoUSA TODAY Sports
The USA team poses with the Ryder Cup trophy.
The USA team poses with the Ryder Cup trophy.
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
European team captain Paul McGinley puts on a pullover during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
European team captain Paul McGinley puts on a pullover during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
A sign with a waterfall going over the Ryder Cup logo is on display during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles.
A sign with a waterfall going over the Ryder Cup logo is on display during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles.
Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports
Fans watch European player Lee Westwood on the practice range for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles
Fans watch European player Lee Westwood on the practice range for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles
Ian Rutherford USA TODAY Sports
A detailed view of the Ryder Cup.
A detailed view of the Ryder Cup.
Ian Rutherford USA TODAY Sports
Hunter Mahan practices on the range ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel.
Hunter Mahan practices on the range ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel.
Harry How Getty Images
Rickie Fowler sports a new USA haircut.
Rickie Fowler sports a new USA haircut.
Ian Rutherford USA TODAY Sports
A view looking back to the first tee at the Centenary Course during a practice day for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles.
A view looking back to the first tee at the Centenary Course during a practice day for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles.
Ian Rutherford USA TODAY Sports
USA Captain Tom Watson speaks at the Ryder Cup.
USA Captain Tom Watson speaks at the Ryder Cup.
Ian Rutherford USA TODAY Sports
Europe Ryder Cup team player Rory McIlroy, right, is silhouetted as he hits a shot beside his teammate Ian Poulter.
Europe Ryder Cup team player Rory McIlroy, right, is silhouetted as he hits a shot beside his teammate Ian Poulter.
Matt Dunham AP
Hunter Mahan of the United States and caddie John Wood look on ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel.
Hunter Mahan of the United States and caddie John Wood look on ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel.
Harry How Getty Images
The word "USA" is seen on U.S. Ryder Cup player Rickie Fowler's hair, as the U.S. Ryder Cup team pose for a photograph upon arrival at Edinburgh airport.
The word "USA" is seen on U.S. Ryder Cup player Rickie Fowler's hair, as the U.S. Ryder Cup team pose for a photograph upon arrival at Edinburgh airport.
Pool Reuters
A detailed look at the Ryder Cup.
A detailed look at the Ryder Cup.
Phil Noble Reuters
A Ryder Cup logo ball is seen on a tee ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup
A Ryder Cup logo ball is seen on a tee ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup
David Cannon Getty Images
Europe's Rory McIlroy looks through binoculars at where his shots landed as he practices on the driving range.
Europe's Rory McIlroy looks through binoculars at where his shots landed as he practices on the driving range.
Matt Dunham AP
A groundsman tends to a bunker on the 16th green during practice ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland.
A groundsman tends to a bunker on the 16th green during practice ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland.
Eddie Keogh Reuters
Large crowds on the 13th watching Davis Riley and Cameron Young of the USA Team during the first round of the 2014 Junior Ryder Cup at Blairgowrie Golf Club.
Large crowds on the 13th watching Davis Riley and Cameron Young of the USA Team during the first round of the 2014 Junior Ryder Cup at Blairgowrie Golf Club.
Mark Runnacles Getty Images
USA captain Tom Watson poses with the Ryder Cup.
USA captain Tom Watson poses with the Ryder Cup.
Mike Ehrmann Getty Images
Europe Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley gestures as he sits with the Ryder Cup.
Europe Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley gestures as he sits with the Ryder Cup.
Phil Noble Reuters
Members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team and their caddies are escorted by police as they walk along the second fairway during practice ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland.
Members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team and their caddies are escorted by police as they walk along the second fairway during practice ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland.
Eddie Keogh Reuters
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson gives a presidential wave while posing for a photograph after arriving at Edinburgh airport.
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson gives a presidential wave while posing for a photograph after arriving at Edinburgh airport.
Reuters Pool
US Team Captain Tom Watson (R) looks on as Team Europe Captain Paul McGuinley of Ireland speaks during a joint press conference.
US Team Captain Tom Watson (R) looks on as Team Europe Captain Paul McGuinley of Ireland speaks during a joint press conference.
Ben Stansall AFP/Getty Images
Team Europe Captain Paul McGuinley of Ireland (L) and US Team Captain Tom Watson pose for pictures with the Ryder Cup trophy.
Team Europe Captain Paul McGuinley of Ireland (L) and US Team Captain Tom Watson pose for pictures with the Ryder Cup trophy.
Ben Stansall AFP/Getty Images
A flag flutters in the breeze ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel.
A flag flutters in the breeze ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel.
Jamie Squire Getty Images
Ivan Cantero Gutierrez of Team Europe looks on during the first round of the 2014 Junior Ryder Cup at Blairgowrie Golf Club.
Ivan Cantero Gutierrez of Team Europe looks on during the first round of the 2014 Junior Ryder Cup at Blairgowrie Golf Club.
Mark Runnacles Getty Images
Greenkeepers work on the course ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Greenkeepers work on the course ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Mike Ehrmann Getty Images
Webb Simpson of the USA arrives at Edinburgh Airport.
Webb Simpson of the USA arrives at Edinburgh Airport.
Andrew Redington Getty Images
European Ryder Cup player Thomas Bjorn (2nd R) travels in a golf buggy with vice-captain Jose Maria Olazabal (L) during practice.
European Ryder Cup player Thomas Bjorn (2nd R) travels in a golf buggy with vice-captain Jose Maria Olazabal (L) during practice.
PHIL NOBLE REUTERS
The U.S. Ryder Cup team pose for a photograph as they arrive at Edinburgh airport.
The U.S. Ryder Cup team pose for a photograph as they arrive at Edinburgh airport.
POOL REUTERS
Jordan Spieth and USA vice captain Raymond Floyd watch one of the diamond screens which are stationed in and around the course during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Jordan Spieth and USA vice captain Raymond Floyd watch one of the diamond screens which are stationed in and around the course during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.
Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY Sports
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