39th Ryder Cup: Preview
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Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 24: General view of the 18th green during the first preview day of the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 24, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 24: Flags flying in the wind during the first preview day of the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 24, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Jose Maria Olazabal
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: European captain Jose Maria Olazabal poses with the Ryder Cup as the European team departs for the Ryder Cup from Heathrow Airport on September 24, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 24: A general view of the clubhouse and putting green during the first preview day of the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 24, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Jose Maria Olazabal, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Darren Clarke
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: European captain Jose Maria Olazabal (C) and the Ryder Cup trophy are accompanied by vice captains Miguel Angel Jimenez (L) and Darren Clarke (R) as the European team departs for the Ryder Cup from Heathrow Airport on September 24, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 24: Main entrance to the course during the first preview day of the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 24, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 24: General view of the course during the first preview day of the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 24, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Davis Love III and Jose Maria Olazabal
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 24: U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III and European captain Jose Maria Olazabal address the media at a news conference during the first preview day of the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 24, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Davis Love III and Jose Maria Olazabal
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 24: U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III and European captain Jose Maria Olazabal address the media at a news conference during the first preview day of the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 24, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Davis Love III and Jose Maria Olazabal
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 24: U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III and European captain Jose Maria Olazabal pose with the trophy in front of the clubhouse during the first preview day of the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 24, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Sergio Garcia (L) and Rory McIlroy of Europe check out a smart phone during a photo call during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Tiger Woods of the USA speaks with the media during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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European Ryder Cup team
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: European Team captain Jose Maria Olazabal (C) poses for an official photograph with his team and the Ryder Cup during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Jason Dufner
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Jason Dufner of the USA speaks with the media during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Jim Furyk
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Jim Furyk of the USA speaks with the media during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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European Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: European Team caddies clown around during a photo call during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Graeme McDowell
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Graeme McDowell of Europe speaks with the media during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Jose Maria Olazabal and Sergio Garcia
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: European Team captain Jose Maria Olazabal (L) chats with countryman Sergio Garcia (R) with the Ryder Cup during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Justin Rose
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Justin Rose of Europe speaks with the media during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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European Ryder Cup bags
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: A Seve Ballesteros logo is seen on European Team golf bags of Jose Maria Olazabal and Sergio Garcia during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Bill Murray and Justin Timberlake
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Hollywood stars Justin Timberlake (R) and Bill Murray inspect the Ryder Cup on the first tee during the 2012 Ryder Cup Captains & Celebrity Scramble at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Bubba Watson and Phil Mickelson
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Bubba Watson of the USA (R) watches a tee shot as Phil Mickelson looks on during a practice round during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Davis Love III
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: USA team captain Davis Love III addresses the media during his press conference on the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Jessica Biel
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Actress Jessica Biel watches the play of Justin Timberlake during the 2012 Ryder Cup Captains & Celebrity Scramble at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Michael Phelps
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Olympic champion Michael Phelps smiles on the first tee during the 2012 Ryder Cup Captains & Celebrity Scramble at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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39th Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Fans follow the play in a practice round during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson of the USA share a joke during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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European Ryder Cup team
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Justin Rose and Ian Poulter of Europe during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Darren Clarke and Jose Maria Olazabal
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: European team captain Jose Maria Olazabal with vice captain Darren Clarke during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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U.S. Ryder Cup team
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: USA Team captain Davis Love III (C) poses for an official photograph with his team and the Ryder Cup during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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European Ryder Cup wives and girlfriends
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: The European Ryder Cup Team players' and vice-captains' wives and girlfriends pose for a photograph (L-R) (front row): Laurae Westwood; Kate Rose; Kristin Stape (girlfriend of Graeme McDowell); and Marian Lawrie plus (back row) Pernilla Bjorn; Katie Poulter; Sanna Hanson; Alison Clarke; Susanne Styblo (girlfriend of Miguel Angel Jimenez); Allison McGinley and Diane Donald during the second preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 25, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Rory McIlroy of Europe addresses the media during his press conference during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Lee Westwood
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Lee Westwood of Europe addresses the media during his press conference during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Nicolas Colsaerts
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Nicolas Colsaerts of Europe addresses the media during his press conference during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Ian Poulter
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Ian Poulter of Europe addresses the media during his press conference during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Sergio Garcia
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Sergio Garcia of Europe addresses the media during his press conference during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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British fans at the 39th Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: British fans watch the action during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Steve Stricker
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Steve Stricker of the United States hits a drive during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Tiger Woods of the United States hits a drive during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Davis Love III
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: United States captain Davis Love III answers questions from the media during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Miguel Angel Jimenez
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: European vice captain Miguel Angel Jimenez during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Phil Mickelson
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Phil Mickelson of the USA waits on a green during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Keegan Bradley
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Keegan Bradley of the USA walks across a green during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Jason Dufner
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Jason Dufner of the USA plays a bunker shot during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Rory McIlroy (L) and Graeme McDowell of Europe look over a green during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Jason Dufner, Keegan Bradley, Zach Johnson and Phil Mickelson
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: (L-R) Jason Dufner, Keegan Bradley, Jim McLean, Zach Johnson and Phil Mickelson of the USA walk off a tee box during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Steve Stricker and Tiger Woods
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Steve Stricker (L) and Tiger Woods of the USA waits on the practice green during the third preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 26, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory McIlroy of Europe is seen during a practice round during the fourth preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Mickelson (L) and Keegan Bradley of the USA look over a green during a practice round during the fourth preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Brandt Snedeker
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Brandt Snedeker of the USA waits on the practice ground during the fourth preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Webb Simpson
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Webb Simpson of the USA speaks with the media during the fourth preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods and Fred Couples
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Tiger Woods of the USA chats with Fred Couples on the practice ground during the fourth preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Tiger Woods of the USA waits on the practice ground during the fourth preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Bubba Watson
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Bubba Watson of the USA speaks with the media during the fourth preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Matt Kuchar
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Matt Kuchar of the USA speaks with the media during the fourth preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Tiger Woods of the USA watches a shot on the practice ground during the fourth preview day of The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Golf Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Jose Maria Olazabal
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: European Team captain Jose Maria Olazabal wipes away a tear during a tribute to Seve Ballesteros at the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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USA team players wives
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: USA team players wives and partners walk in during the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Jose Maria Olazabal
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: European Team captain Jose Maria Olazabal speaks to the crowd at the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Miguel Angel Jimenez fans
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Miguel Angel Jimenez fans watch the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy of Europe pose before the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Justin Timberlake
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Hollywood star Justin Timberlake speaks to the crowd during the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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39th Ryder Cup
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: The European Team waits on stage at the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Tiger Woods of the USA walks to the stage during the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell of Europe wait on stage during the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Ryder Cup captains Jose Maria Olazabal and Davis Love III
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Ryder Cup captains Jose Maria Olazabal and Davis Love III shake hands as they lead their teams into the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Jordin Sparks
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Jordin Sparks sings the national anthem during the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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