Newport, Wales — European Ryder Cup player Edoardo Molinari of Italy reacts on the 17th green after the European team wins the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales.

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Newport GBR XWA — Europe's Ian Poulter, right, reacts after a birdie on the 3rd hole, as Matt Kuchar of the U.S. looks on during the final day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales.

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Newport GBR XWA — Europe's Ian Poulter, right, celebrates with his caddy Terry Mundy after winning his match on the final day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales.

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Newport Wales, United Kingdom — Matt Kuchar tees off in the singles matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort.

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Newport Wales, United Kingdom — View of the 3rd green as Jim Furyk of the USA putts in the singles matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort.

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Newport Wales, United Kingdom — Lee Westwood of Europe hits his 2nd shot on the 17th hole in the singles matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup.

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NEWPORT United Kingdom — European Ryder Cup player Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain tees off from the first hole during his singles match on the fourth day of the 2010 Ryder Cup.

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Newport Wales, United Kingdom — Luke Donald of Europe hits from the rough on the 15th hole in the singles matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup.

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Newport Wales, United Kingdom — Phil Mickelson celebrates holing a putt in the singles matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup.

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Newport Wales, United Kingdom — Tiger Woods reacts to a putt in the singles matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup.

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Newport Wales, United Kingdom — Rory McIlroy of Europe throws his ball to the crowd on the 18th green after he halved his match in the singles matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup.

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Newport Wales, United Kingdom — Rory McIlroy of Europe walks with Stewart Cink (R) of the USA on the 13th hole in the singles matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup.

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Newport Wales, United Kingdom — Steve Stricker of the USA watches a putt on the third green in the singles matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup.

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Newport, Wales — Golf fans leave the course after the Morning Fourball Matches.

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Newport, Wales — Bubba Watson of the USA and Padraig Harrington of Europe shake hands with their caddies during the Morning Fourball Matches.

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Newport, Wales — Silhouette of a caddy holding a flagstick as Luke Donald of Europe walks across the 5th green during the Morning Fourball Matches.

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Newport, Wales — Europe's Ross Fisher looks on after playing a shot on the 9th hole.

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Newport, Wales — Phil Mickelson of the USA blasts out of a bunker on the first day of the Ryder Cup.

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Newport, Wales — A fan stands with mud covered American flag pants during the first round of the 38th Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor Resort.

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Newport, Wales — Ross Fisher of Europe reacts to a missed putt on the 10th green during the Morning Fourball Matches.

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Newport, Wales — Europe's Miguel Angel Jimenez smokes a cigar during the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament.

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Newport, Wales — Stewart Cink of the U.S. reacts during the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course.

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Newport, Wales — Steve Stricker's ball finds a muddy lie on the 4th hole during the Morning Fourball Matches.

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Newport, Wales — European Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits from the rough on the 11th hole during four-ball play on the first day of the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales.

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Newport, Wales — Tiger Woods reacts to his shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the 38th Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor Resort.

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Newport, Wales — Rain delayed the start of the Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales.

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Newport, Wales — Spectators wearing Italian wigs laugh during a practice session at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales. The 2010 Ryder Cup between US and Europe begins on October 1, 2010.

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Newport, Wales — European Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits out of a bunker on the 15th hole during practice ahead of the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales.

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Newport, Wales — Europe's Ian Poulter reacts on the 14th hole during a practice round prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales.

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Newport, Wales — Tiger Woods of the USA chats with Dustin Johnson (R) during a practice round prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales.

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Newport, Wales — Padraig Harrington of Europe lines up a putt during a practice round prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales.

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Newport, Wales — U.S. team members Stewart Cink, right, and Zach Johnson walks past a spectator wearing a shirt resembling the U.S. national flag during the practice round prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales.

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Newport, Wales — European Ryder Cup player Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits out of a bunker on the 16th hole during practice ahead of the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales.

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NEWPORT Wales, UNITED KINGDOM — Europe Ryder Cup player Lee Westwood retrieves his ball from the waters edge during a practice session at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales. The 2010 Ryder Cup between US and Europe begins on October 1, 2010.

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Newport, Wales — A view of the 18th green during a practice round.

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Newport, Wales — U.S. player Tiger Woods catches a ball during a practice session.

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Newport, Wales — Europe's Rory McIlroy hits a tee shot while wearing a curly wig during a practice round.

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Newport, Wales — A caddie for the U.S. holds a flag during a practice session.

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Newport, Wales — U.S. players Hunter Mahan, left, Tiger Woods, and Jim Furyk prepare for a team photo.

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Newport, Wales — U.S. player Phil Mickelson strikes the ball on the fifth tee during a training session.

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Newport, Wales — Festive-looking spectators arrive at the Celtic Manor golf course Wednesday.

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Newport, Wales — Workers clear the 15th green of rainwater in preparation for the tournament.

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Newport, Wales — European captain Colin Montgomerie gestures on the first fairway during practice.

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Newport, Wales — European player Martin Kaymer of Germany hits out of a bunker on the 10th hole during practice.

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Newport, Wales — U.S. player Bubba Watson rides out the weather during a team practice session.

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Newport, Wales — General detail of a Team USA jacket and a flagstick.

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Newport, Wales — Tiger Woods signs autographs.

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Newport, Wales — Tiger Woods tees off during a practice round.

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Newport, Wales — Course workers walk past signage as preparations get underway.

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