Fan-watching at the Solheim Cup
Shannon Minnaar of Carmel, Ind., watches a four-ball match on the 10th hole at the Solheim Cup golf tournament Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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A fan shows patriotism at the first tee at the final round of the Solheim Cup in Sugar Grove, Sunday August 23, 2009.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Amanda Linklater of Grand Rapids, MI came dressed as the statue of liberty to cheer on the US women's team at Rich Harvest Farms.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
A Team USA fan is seen on the fourth hole during a four-ball match at the Solheim Cup golf tournament Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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American fans wave the flag as they cheer from the bleachers behind the #13 green.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
Fans walk along the 18th hole as the sun sets during a foursome match at the Solheim Cup golf tournament Saturday.
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Some Team USA fans watch a four-ball match at the Solheim Cup golf tournament Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Michelle Crow of Atlanta, Georgia enjoys the action from a unique vantage point overlooking the tee box at #8 Friday morning.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
A partisan crowd lines the water hazard on the 18th green at the final round of the Solheim Cup in Sugar Grove, Sunday August 23, 2009.
John Starks | Staff Photographer
Crazed fans enjoy the first day matches at the Solheim Cup women's golf tournament at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
A fan watches a four-ball match on the ninth hole at the Solheim Cup golf tournament Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Sunny Sprenger and her daughter Marley, 11 watch the action from their spot just above the 5th green Friday morning. Sunny is the fiancee' of John Solheim, the family that started the Solheim Cup tournament.
Christopher Hankins | Staff Photographer
The final round of play at the Solheim Cup in Sugar Grove Sunday August 23, 2009.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
European fans cheer on players as they walk to the third hole during a four-ball match at the Solheim Cup golf tournament Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Fans are reflected in some water on the 17th hole during a singles match at the Solheim Cup golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Ill. The USA team won 16-12 to retain the cup.
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Team USA's Christina Kim tries to get fans fired up at the first hole during a four-ball match at the Solheim Cup golf tournament Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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A USA fan reacts during a four-ball match at the Solheim Cup golf tournament Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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Team Europe's Suzann Pettersen of Norway chips to the 18th hole during a four-ball match at the Solheim Cup golf tournament Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Rich Harvest Farms.
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