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Solheim Cup 2011: Day 1 in pictures

Paula Creamer, right, of the U.S. smiles with teammate Brittany Lincicome, left, after winning their match during the foursomes match with Karen Stupples and Melissa Reid of Europe on Day 1 of the The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Dunsany near Dublin, Ireland, on September 23, 2011.
Nancy Lopez of the U.S. shows her support during the morning foursomes on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
U.S. fans walk through the rough during the foursomes matches during Day 1 of The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle in Dunsany near Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2011.
A U..S fan looks on during the morning foursomes on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Supporters of team Europe watch the players on the 12th tee during the foursomes matches on Day 1 of the The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Dunsany near Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2011.
Michelle Wie of the U.S. on the 9th hole during their foursomes match against Europe's Maria Hjorth and Anna Nordqvist during Day 1 of The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle in Dunsany near Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2011. Michelle Wie and Cristie Kerr won their match 2 and 1.
Brittany Lang of the U.S. chips during the morning foursomes on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Europe's Azahara Munoz of Spain, is seen after she won her match with playing partner Catriona Matthew of Scotland, on the 16th green during the foursomes match against Stacy Lewis and Angela Stanford of the U.S. during Day 1 of the The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Dunsany near Dublin, Ireland, on September 23, 2011.
Michelle Wie of the U.S. reacts during the morning foursomes on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Europe's Suzann Pettersen of Norway, hits a drive on the 13th hole during the foursomes match against Brittany Lang and Julie Inkster of the U.S. during Day 1 of the The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Dunsany near Dublin, Ireland, on September 23, 2011.
Europe's Azahara Munoz of Spain, reacts after her putt on the 16th green to half the hole and win the match during the foursomes match against Stacy Lewis and Angela Stanford of the U.S. during Day 1 of the The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Dunsany near Dublin, Ireland, on September 23, 2011.
Europe's Sophie Gustafson of Sweden, plays her approach shot onto the 18th green during the foursomes match against Brittany Lang and Julie Inkster of the U.S. during Day 1 of the The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Dunsany near Dublin, Ireland, on September 23, 2011.
Paula Creamer of the USA gestures to the crowd during the morning foursomes on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Karen Stupples of Europe celebrates holing a putt during the morning foursomes on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Melissa Reid of Europe tees off during the morning foursomes on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Melissa Reid and Karen Stupples of Europe line up a putt during the morning foursomes on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup. The European duo would end up losing their match to Paula Creamer and Brittany Lincicome on the 18th hole.
U.S. players Paula Creamer, left, and Brittany Linicome react on No. 18 after winning their morning foursomes match over Karen Stupples and Melissa Reid. Creamer and Lincicome overcame a two-shot deficit over the last three holes to win the Solheim Cup match at Kileen Castle in Dunsany, Ireland.
Melissa Reid of Europe reacts to her putt on the 9th green during afternoon four-ball play on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Morgan Pressel, right, and Paula Creamer of the U.S. look on from 11th green during their four-ball match Europe's Laura Davies and Melissa Reid during Day 1 of The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle in Dunsany near Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2011.
Morgan Pressel of the U.S. hits from a bunker on the 11th hole during afternoon four-ball play on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Michelle Wie of the U.S. reacts to a missed putt on the 9th green during the afternoon four-ball play on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Christina Kim of the U.S. reacts after winning the 13th hole during the four-ball match against Europe's Catriona Matthew and Sandra Gal during Day 1 of The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle in Dunsany near Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2011.
Sophie Gustafson of Europe embraces Caroline Hedwall, right, on the 14th green following their victory during afternoon four-ball play on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Vicky Hurst of the U.S. hits her third shot on the 9th hole during afternoon four-ball play on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Paula Creamer of the U.S. celebrates after holing a putt on the 17th green during afternoon four-ball play on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Morgan Pressel of the U.S. embraces captain Rosie Jones following her victory with partner Paula Creamer on the 18th green during the afternoon four-ball play on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Europe's Sandra Gal of Germany drives off the 12th tee during a four-ball match against Chrstina Kim and Ryann O'Toole of the U.S. during Day 1 of The Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle in Dunsany near Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2011.
Europe assistant captain Annika Sorenstam looks on from the trees during afternoon four-ball play on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland.
Ryann O'Toole of the U.S. celebrates a birdie putt on the 7th green during the afternoon four-ball matches on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland. O'Toole and partner Christina Kim would halve the match.

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September 23, 2011

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Ryann O'Toole of the U.S. celebrates a birdie putt on the 7th green during the afternoon four-ball matches on Day 1 of the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle Golf Club on September 23, 2011 in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland. O'Toole and partner Christina Kim would halve the match.

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