PHOTOS: Golfers, fans prepare for the Solheim Cup in Parker, Colorado
August 14, 2013
Jordan Beck came decked out in the red, white, and blue. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG29893 )
American golfer Gerina Piller waved a flag as she was introduced Thursday. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG10297 )
Michelle Wie Hits during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8337 )
Janettte Main of Dunbar Scotland, center, waived the Scottish flag at the opening ceremonies Thursday. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG20085 )
Golfers who participated in the Junior Solheim Cup showed their emotions Thursday. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG10045 )
The American golfers showed their national pride during opening ceremonies Thursday. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG10192 )
Michelle Wie watches a shot during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8360 )
American golfing legend Patty Sheehan got the crowd excited before opening ceremonies Thursday. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG20129 )
American golfer Michelle Wie waived to the crowd as she was introduced Thursday. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG10322 )
Jason Blanchard holds his daughter, Addison, 4, as they watch the U.S. team on the green during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9093 )
Brittany Lincicome (left) and Gerina Piller putt during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8285 )
American golfer Jessica Korda waved to the crowd after she was introduced Thursday. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG10282 )
Lexi Thompson hits during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8368 )
Deb Newton, left, Pauline Halliday, center, and Lyn Gwylim, right, came all the way form Wales to support the European team. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG10031 )
Michelle Wie (left) and Christie Kerr walk up to the green during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8328 )
The American flag was raised at the end of opening ceremonies. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG10344 )
Kathleen Buckner watched as the American flag was raised Thursday. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG20166 )
Jean Anne Depteraolo, left, and Diane Griffith, right, attended opening ceremonies Thursday. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG29999 )
Governor John Hickenlooper welcomed the golfers to Colorado. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG20162 )
Spanish golfer Azahara Munoz waived the European Union flag as she was introduced Thursday. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG10166 )
Americans Jessica Korda, right, and Cristie Kerr, left, walk to the green on the fifteenth hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Charmaine Locke of Oxford, England waived the European Union flag at opening ceremonies Thursday. Following a final practice round at the Colorado Golf Club the United States team and the team from Europe participated in opening ceremonies to being competition for the Solheim Cup Thursday evening, August 15, 2013. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP15SOLHEIMCUP_KG29958 )
Lexi Thompson putts during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8408 )
Libby Singleton, 13, poses with Morgan Pressel as her mother, April Singleton, takes a picture during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9087 )
Fans watch the action during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9062 )
Michelle Wie during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8384 )
Michelle Wie tees off during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9068 )
European fans support their team during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO9050 )
Michelle Wie tees off on hole eighteen during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at the Colorado Golf Club on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. The American and European Teams practiced Tuesday morning. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Fans watch during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8254 )
A fan watches during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8310 )
European Caroline Masson talks with her caddy on the first green during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Morgan Pressel approaches the green on the sixteenth hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at the Colorado Golf Club on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. The American and European Teams practiced Tuesday morning. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
American Paula Creamer rests her hand on her bag before teeing off the fifteenth hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Lizette Salas putts during a practice round for the Solheim Cup. The United States has never lost on a home course. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP16GLFSOLHEIM__ADO8435 )
Members of the European team approach the green on the second hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Members of the European team prepare for the first hole of the day during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
American Michelle Wie crosses the bridge to the club house before a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
European Charley Hull hits her first stroke of the day during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
American Lexi Thopson drives the ball on the tenth hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Michelle Wie of Team USA, pushes on her glasses before teeing off on the sixteenth hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup Colorado Golf Club on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. The American and European Teams practiced Tuesday morning. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Mason Royal, 5, from Highlands Ranch, waits for autographs from the American team after they walk off the course from a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Michelle Wie's Nike, American-Clad clubs sit on the side of the green during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. The American and European Teams practiced Tuesday morning. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
US Team Members Michelle Wie and Jessica Korda wait to tee off on the eighteenth hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at the Colorado Golf Club on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. The American and European Teams practiced Tuesday morning. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Gail and Ernest Campbell from Arkansas wait for members of the US Team to walk off the eighteenth hole after a practice round Colorado Golf Club during the Solheim Cup on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. The American and European Teams practiced Tuesday morning. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Jessica Korda tees off on hole eighteen during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at the Colorado Golf Club on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. The American and European Teams practiced Tuesday morning. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
European Charley Hull watches her bunker shot on hole #2 during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Solheim Cup Volunteers Warren and Carla Montgomery from Illinois rest in the shade near the sixteenth green at the Colorado Golf Club on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. The American and European Teams practiced Tuesday morning. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Michelle Wie of Team USA takes notes on the fifteenth green during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at the Colorado Golf Club on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. The American and European Teams practiced Tuesday morning. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
European Caroline Masson hits her first shot on hole #2 during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
American Michelle Wie tees her ball on the tenth hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Michelle Wie watches her fairway shot on hole eighteen during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at the Colorado Golf Club on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. The American and European Teams practiced Tuesday morning. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
American Jessica Korda hits off the fairway on the fourteenth hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
Meghan Royal, 9, from Highlands Ranch, waits for autographs from the American team after they walk off the course from a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
European Charley Hull hits her first shot on hole #2 during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
European Caroline Masson, back center, looks for a lost ball on the first hole during a practice round for the Solheim Cup at Colorado Golf Club on August 14, 2013. (Photo By Grant Hindsley/The Denver Post)
The Stars and Stripes flew along with the Solheim Cup and the European Union flags outside the clubhouse as work continued at the Colorado Golf Club Thursday, August 8, 2013. The private course is hosting the Solheim Cup competition between American and European players next week. Photo By Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP11GLFSOLHEIM_KG28183 )
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