The practice rounds The best golfers from Europe and the United States descended upon Brookline, Mass., this week for the 33rd Ryder Cup. Instead of competing individually, the world's elite will be working as teams. The Europeans are trying to continue their string of upsets; while the Americans are hoping to win the Cup for the first time in eight years. Click on the images below to get a closer look at the practice and pageantry that proceeded the Ryder Cup.

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