Images from Solheim Cup Day 4
Sophie Gustafson of Team Europe fires her approach shot on #8 Thursday during a practice round.
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Rich Harvest Farms owner Jerry Rich walks through the grounds Thursday with his wife Betty during the final day of practice for the Solheim Cup.
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US captain Beth Daniel, left hugs European captain Alison Nicholas after they announced their matchups for the opening round of the Solheim Cup Thursday.
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Team Europe veteran Helen Alfredsson.
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Nicole Castrale gets some advice from her caddie, and husband, Craig before teeing off on #12 Thursday during a practice round.
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Team Europe member Tania Elosegui, right of Spain hoists her country's flag as the national anthem of Spain is played as part of opening ceremonies Thursday evening.
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Team USA member Morgan Pressel, escorted by her caddie Barry Cezar processes into the ceremony along with her teammates Thursday evening.
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Team Europe' Suzann Pettersen.
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Nathan Satterfield, 8 of Chicago tries to judge the slope of the #15 green as he watches practice Thursday.
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Team USA's Christina Kim reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 12th hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms .
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Fans watch the practice action from greenside at #15 at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove.
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US assistant captains Meg Mallon, left and Kelly Robbins hoist their country's colors during the national anthem Thursday evening.
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Kristy McPherson watches her tee shot on #12 Thursday.
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Kristy McPherson, left and Morgan Pressel enjoy a laugh Thursday after teeing off on #12.
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Fans braved early rain showers Thursday to watch the final practice round at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Team USA's Christina Kim hits a shot on the 13th hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Fans watch a tee shot on the third hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Team USA's Paula Creamer.
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Tania Elosegui watches her tee shot sail down the 8th fairway at Rich Harvest Farms Thursday.
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Team USA's Brittany Lincicome checks a yardage book on the 11th hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms .
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Paula Creamer chats with her father Paul as they walk down the 12th hole Thursday during a practice round at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Nicole Castrale hits her approach shot on #15 Thursday.
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Members of the US Solheim Cup wave their flags after national anthem during opening ceremonies Thursday night in Sugar Grove. From left are Christina Kim, Michelle Wie, Angela Stanford, Natalie Gulbis, Morgan Pressel, captain Beth Daniel and Kristy McPherson.
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The European and USA teams participate in the opening ceremony for the Solheim Cup golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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US team assistant captain Meg Mallon enjoys herself while watching the team practice Thursday.
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Brittany Lincicome eyes her tee shot on #12 during a practice round Thursday.
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Kristy McPherson tees of on #12 during a practice round Thursday.
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Team Europe's Tania Elosegui of Spain walks to the seventh hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Team USA members Christina Kim and Michelle Wie share a moment after hearing the national anthem played during opening ceremonies Thursday evening.
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A largely red, white and blue crowd watches the flags of all participating countries raised as part of opening ceremonies Thursday at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Team USA's Brittany Lang looks at her ball on the 12th green during a practice round for the Solheim Cup golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Team USA's Christina Kim.
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An energetic crowd cheers on the American team during opening ceremonies Thursday for the Solheim Cup.
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European team member Helen Alfredsson tees off on #9 Thursday during a practice round.
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Suzann Pettersen of Team Europe pauses for a fan photo following her practice round Thursday.
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The European team waves during the opening ceremony for the Solheim Cup golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Team Europe's Maria Hjorth of Sweden and Catriona Matthew of Scotland make their way up the first hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Ill. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
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Former Solheim Cup team captain Patty Sheehan revs up the crowd by launching a beach ball into the stands prior to the ceremony Thursday evening.
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A fan watches a practice round for the Solheim Cup golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms .
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Lilly Satterfield, 6 of Chicago adjusts her Solheim Cup team flags while watching practice Thursday.
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Team Europe's Suzann Pettersen. For CP design.
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Brittany Lincicome figures out exactly where she wants to put her drive on #12.
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Michelle Wie waves to the crowd after being announced by captain Beth Daniel, far right during opening ceremonies Thursday evening.
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A group of US fans doesn't quite know what to do with a beach ball that comes flying their way prior to the start of opening ceremonies Thursday night in Sugar Grove.
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A trio of planes cap off the opening ceremonies Thursday night with a flyover high above Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove.
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European teammates Sophie Gustafson, right and Helen Alfredsson putt together on the 8th hole during a practice round Thursday.
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Members of the US Solheim Cup team listen to their national anthem during opening ceremonies Thursday night in Sugar Grove. From left are Christina Kim, Michelle Wie, Angela Stanford, Natalie Gulbis, Morgan Pressel, captain Beth Daniel and Kristy McPherson.
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