Rainy Ryder Cup

Workers scurried around the greens with squeegees, furiously pushing the water away before every putt. Players sloshed down soaked fairways, desperately searching for a spot to hit from that was somewhat dry. The Ryder Cup was halted for more than seven hours Friday in the middle of fourball matches because of heavy rain that turned Celtic Manor into a water-logged mess.

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Fri., Oct. 1, 2010

Greenkeepers prepare the bunkers after heavy rainfall suspended play during the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Matt Dunham Associated Press
Europe's Lee Westwood looks for his ball in a bunker near the 4th green during heavy rainfall in the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Matt Dunham Associated Press
Greenkeepers prepare the bunkers after heavy rainfall suspended play during the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Matt Dunham Associated Press
Greenkeepers remove excess water from heavy rainfall that suspended play during the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Peter Morrison Associated Press
Golf balls are seen on the practice putting green during heavy rainfall that suspended play at the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Jon Super Associated Press
Greenkeepers remove excess water from a bunker on the 3rd hole after heavy rainfall suspended play during the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Matt Dunham Associated Press
Spectators walking around the course shelter under their umbrellas during heavy rainfall that suspended play at the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Jon Super Associated Press
A waterlogged green is seen during heavy rainfall that suspended play during the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Peter Morrison Associated Press
Spectators walk past a large image of the trophy as they queue for the merchandise shop during heavy rainfall that suspended play at the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Jon Super Associated Press
Europe's Ross Fisher, right, and Ian Poulter ride on a buggy during heavy rainfall at the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Alastair Grant Associated Press
Matt Kuchar of the U.S. in action on the 4th hole during the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Peter Morrison Associated Press
Tiger Woods of the U.S., left, and his caddie Steve Williams shelter under an umbrella during heavy rainfall during the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Jon Super Associated Press
Tiger Woods of the U.S. in action on the 2nd hole during the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Jon Super Associated Press
Europe's Graeme McDowell reacts after playing a shot from a bunker on the 4th hole during the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010.

Peter Morrison Associated Press