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    Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
    USA's Matt Kuchar and Dustin Johnson, right, get a ride on the third hole during a practice round at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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    David J. Phillip - AP
    USA's Steve Stricker hits a drive on the sixth hole during a practice round at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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    Charlie Riedel - AP
    European team captain Jose Maria Olazabal signs autographs at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Charlie Riedel - AP
    Europe's Rory McIlroy autographs a flag at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Charlie Riedel - AP
    Europe's Rory McIlroy signs autographs at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Charlie Riedel - AP
    Europe's Rory McIlroy takes his pictures with some fans during a practice round at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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    Andrew Redington - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Martin Kaymer and Rory McIlroy of Europe on the 13th green during the fourth preview day of 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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    Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory McIlroy of Europe signs autographs for fans 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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    Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Miguel Angel Jimenez of Europe watches the play 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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    Ross Kinnaird - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Lee Westwood of Europe plays off the tee watched by Peter Hanson during the fourth preview day of 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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    Ross Kinnaird - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Paul Lawrie of Europe plays off the tee watched by Lee Westwood and Peter Hanson during the fourth preview day of 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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    Andrew Redington - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Graeme McDowell of Europe plays out from the bunker watched by Luke Donald during the fourth preview day of 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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    Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory McIlroy of Europe 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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    Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory McIlroy of Europe plays out of the bunker 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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    Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory McIlroy of Europe plays a shot out from the rough 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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    Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Martin Kaymer of Europe signs autographs for spectators 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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    Jamie Squire - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Bubba Watson (L) and Webb Simpson of the USA walk together 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 Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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    Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory McIlroy of Europe kicks a PGA ball 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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    Jamie Squire - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Tiger Woods of the USA signs autographs for fans 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 Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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    Andrew Redington - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Graeme McDowell of Europe plays of the 17th tee during the fourth preview day of 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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    Andrew Redington - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Francesco Molinari of Europe hits a shot 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 Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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    Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Fans watch the play on the 17th hole 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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    Andy Lyons - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Mickelson (L) of the USA reacts to a putt as Keegan Bradley looks on 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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    Andy Lyons - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Keegan Bradley of the USA 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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    Andy Lyons - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Keegan Bradley of the USA plays a bunker shot 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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    Jamie Squire - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Bubba Watson of the USA watches a shot 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 Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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    Andy Lyons - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Mickelson (L) of the USA reacts to a putt as Keegan Bradley looks on 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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    Jamie Squire - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Bubba Watson of the USA watches a shot 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 Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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    Jamie Squire - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Dustin Johnson of the USA watches a shot 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 Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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    Andy Lyons - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Mickelson (L) of the USA exchanges money with Keegan Bradley 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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    Ross Kinnaird - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Peter Hanson of Europe signs a Blackhawks jersey for Ryan Guetzke of Hartland, Wisconsin on the course during the fourth preview day of 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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    Andy Lyons - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Mickelson of the USA reaches for a golf ball 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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    Andy Lyons - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Mickelson of the USA reacts to a putt 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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    José M. Osorio - MCT
    The United States squad during a Ryder Cup practice round at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
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    José M. Osorio - MCT
    Europe's Ian Poulter on the 14th tee during a Ryder Cup practice round at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
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    José M. Osorio - MCT
    The United States' Brandt Snedeker throws out souvenirs to spectators after teeing off on the 2nd hole during a Ryder Cup practice round at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
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    José M. Osorio - MCT
    The United States' Tiger Woods, left, and Matt Kuchar chat on the 1st hole during a Ryder Cup practice round at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
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    José M. Osorio - MCT
    The United States' Matt Kuchar on the 2nd tee during a Ryder Cup practice round at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
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    José M. Osorio - MCT
    Europe's Luke Donald on the 14th tee during a Ryder Cup practice round at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois, on Thursday, September 27, 2012. (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
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    Ross Kinnaird - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: A Team Europe supporter is seen on the golf course during the fourth preview day of 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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    Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Team Europe supporters are seen on the golf course 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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    Jamie Squire - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Webb Simpson of the USA watches a shot 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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    Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images
    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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    Andy Lyons - Getty Images
    MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Mickelson (R) of the USA reacts to a putt as Keegan Bradley looks on 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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