Check pants, giant cigars, and glorious Gleneagles: 14 pics from today at the Ryder Cup

1. Team Europe huddle, possibly to discuss today’s jumper-check pants combo

The European team during a huddle after the team photograph Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

2. Lee Westwood obviously missed the memo

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3. All in place for the team photo

General view of the European team photograph Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

4. Rory McIlroy, Victor Dubuisson and Lee Westwood – having the craic

Rory McIlroy, Victor Dubuisson and Lee Westwood Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

5. Captain Paul McGinley keeping his eyes firmly on the prize

Paul McGinley with the Ryder Cup Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

6. Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler teamed up for a bit of practice

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7. Lefty obliged by signing a few autographs

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8. Team Europe have some rivals in the fashion stakes

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9. Martin Kaymer works on his ball control

Martin Kaymer Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

10. Sergio and Rory couldn’t see the woods for the trees

Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

11. Rory and JP get accustomed to their picturesque surroundings

Rory McIlroy with caddie JP Fitzgerald Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

12. While Jiminez gets acquainted with one of his massive cigars

Miguel Angel Jimenez Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

13. Hats off to this Europe fan for his show of support

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14. But will Europe have their hands on the cup come Sunday?

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Check pants, giant cigars, and glorious Gleneagles: 14 pics from today at the Ryder Cup

1. Team Europe huddle, possibly to discuss today’s jumper-check pants combo

2. Lee Westwood obviously missed the memo

3. All in place for the team photo

4. Rory McIlroy, Victor Dubuisson and Lee Westwood – having the craic

5. Captain Paul McGinley keeping his eyes firmly on the prize

6. Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler teamed up for a bit of practice

7. Lefty obliged by signing a few autographs

8. Team Europe have some rivals in the fashion stakes

9. Martin Kaymer works on his ball control

10. Sergio and Rory couldn’t see the woods for the trees

11. Rory and JP get accustomed to their picturesque surroundings

12. While Jiminez gets acquainted with one of his massive cigars

13. Hats off to this Europe fan for his show of support

14. But will Europe have their hands on the cup come Sunday?

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