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2016 Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony

September 29, 2016
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U.S. vice captains Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker line up for the Opening Ceremony.
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U.S. vice captains Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker line up for the Opening Ceremony.
The European team poses for a photo prior to the Opening Ceremony.
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The European team poses for a photo prior to the Opening Ceremony.
Wives and girlfriends of the European team prior to the Opening Ceremony.
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Wives and girlfriends of the European team prior to the Opening Ceremony.
Wives and girlfriends of the American team.
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Wives and girlfriends of the American team.
The U.S. team on stage during the Opening Ceremony.
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The U.S. team on stage during the Opening Ceremony.
A closer look at the American side.
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A closer look at the American side.
Captains Davis Love III and Darren Clarke shake hands.
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Captains Davis Love III and Darren Clarke shake hands.
Rory McIlroy and fiancee Erica Stoll.
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Rory McIlroy and fiancee Erica Stoll.
Jordan Spieth, Jimmy Walker and other American team members arrive at the ceremony.
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Jordan Spieth, Jimmy Walker and other American team members arrive at the ceremony.
Fans watch the Opening Ceremony from afar.
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Fans watch the Opening Ceremony from afar.
A tribute to Arnold Palmer on the screen during the Opening Ceremony.
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A tribute to Arnold Palmer on the screen during the Opening Ceremony.
Phil Mickelson and Matt Kuchar proceed into the venue.
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Phil Mickelson and Matt Kuchar proceed into the venue.
Kate and Justin Rose.
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Kate and Justin Rose.
Rafa Cabrera-Bello and Sofia Lundstedt.
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Rafa Cabrera-Bello and Sofia Lundstedt.
Nicole and Danny Willett.
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Nicole and Danny Willett.
U.S. captain Davis Love III.
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U.S. captain Davis Love III.
European captain Darren Clarke.
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European captain Darren Clarke.
Former Ryder Cup captains Tony Jacklin and Jack Nicklaus.
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Former Ryder Cup captains Tony Jacklin and Jack Nicklaus.
Members of the American team bow their heads during the Opening Ceremony.
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Members of the American team bow their heads during the Opening Ceremony.
Dustin Johnson and Zach Johnson arrive at the ceremony.
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Dustin Johnson and Zach Johnson arrive at the ceremony.
Dustin Johnson.
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Dustin Johnson.
PGA chairman David Murchie gives his remarks.
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PGA chairman David Murchie gives his remarks.
Singer Aloe Blacc performs with Sounds of Blackness at the Opening Ceremony.
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Singer Aloe Blacc performs with Sounds of Blackness at the Opening Ceremony.
The European team during the ceremony.
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The European team during the ceremony.
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