GOLFThis Week at the Ryder CupSep 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.JPGBrian Spurlock Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsSept. 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.JPGThomas J. Russo Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY SportsSep 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. 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Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-189116 ORIG FILE ID: 20140925_pjc_ss1_086.JPGBrian Spurlock Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsSep 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.JPGBrian Spurlock Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsSep 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.JPGBrian Spurlock Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsIan 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 SportsUSA player Rickie Fowler speaks at a press conference during practice for the 2014 Ryder Cup.Brian Spurlock USA TODAY SportsA 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 SportsEuropean player Jamie Donaldson hits a chip shot on the 18th hole.Brian Spurlock USA TODAY SportsEuropean 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 Sportshe Community School of Auchterarder Pipe Band leads a procession through a tunnel to the first teeBrian Spurlock USA TODAY SportsScottish police take a break from their security detail on the 18th green.Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY SportsBubba Watson walks off the tee box.Brian Spurlock USA TODAY SportsYoungsters dressed in kilts in attendance during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY SportsEuropean 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 SportsPhil Mickelson answers a question during a press conference.Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY SportsFans 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 SportsFans gather as they seek autographs of European Ryder Cup players after they finished a practice round.Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY SportsThomas 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 SportsFans 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 SportsA 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 SportsGolf fans watch as USA team member Rickie Fowler tees off during a practice roundThomas J. Russo USA TODAY SportsPhil Mickelson is swarmed by fans as he signs autographs.Brian Spurlock USA TODAY SportsRory 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 SportsFans 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 SportsRory McIlroy sits down to rest before teeing off on the 12th hole at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.Brian Spurlock USA TODAY SportsUnited 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 SportsRory McIloy signs autographs.Brian Spurlock USA TODAY SportsRory McIloy hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.Brian Spurlock USA TODAY SportsEuropean team captain Paul McGinley holds the Ryder Cup.Brian Spurlock USA TODAY SportsThe Ryder Cup trophy sits on the ground during a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup.Brian Spurlock USA TODAY SportsThe Ryder Cup trophy held by European captain Paul McGinley.Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY SportsEuropean team bags before a practice round for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel-PGA Centenary Course.Thomas J. RussoUSA TODAY SportsThe USA team poses with the Ryder Cup trophy.Thomas J. Russo USA TODAY SportsEuropean 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 SportsA 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 SportsFans watch European player Lee Westwood on the practice range for the 2014 Ryder Cup at The GleneaglesIan Rutherford USA TODAY SportsA detailed view of the Ryder Cup.Ian Rutherford USA TODAY SportsHunter Mahan practices on the range ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel.Harry How Getty ImagesRickie Fowler sports a new USA haircut.Ian Rutherford USA TODAY SportsA 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 SportsUSA Captain Tom Watson speaks at the Ryder Cup.Ian Rutherford USA TODAY SportsEurope Ryder Cup team player Rory McIlroy, right, is silhouetted as he hits a shot beside his teammate Ian Poulter.Matt Dunham APHunter 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 ImagesThe 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 ReutersA detailed look at the Ryder Cup.Phil Noble ReutersA Ryder Cup logo ball is seen on a tee ahead of the 2014 Ryder CupDavid Cannon Getty ImagesEurope's Rory McIlroy looks through binoculars at where his shots landed as he practices on the driving range.Matt Dunham APA groundsman tends to a bunker on the 16th green during practice ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland.Eddie Keogh ReutersLarge 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 ImagesUSA captain Tom Watson poses with the Ryder Cup.Mike Ehrmann Getty ImagesEurope Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley gestures as he sits with the Ryder Cup.Phil Noble ReutersMembers 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 ReutersU.S. Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson gives a presidential wave while posing for a photograph after arriving at Edinburgh airport.Reuters PoolUS 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 ImagesTeam 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 ImagesA flag flutters in the breeze ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel.Jamie Squire Getty ImagesIvan Cantero Gutierrez of Team Europe looks on during the first round of the 2014 Junior Ryder Cup at Blairgowrie Golf Club.Mark Runnacles Getty ImagesGreenkeepers work on the course ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup.Mike Ehrmann Getty ImagesWebb Simpson of the USA arrives at Edinburgh Airport.Andrew Redington Getty ImagesEuropean Ryder Cup player Thomas Bjorn (2nd R) travels in a golf buggy with vice-captain Jose Maria Olazabal (L) during practice.PHIL NOBLE REUTERSThe U.S. Ryder Cup team pose for a photograph as they arrive at Edinburgh airport.POOL REUTERSJordan 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. 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