2011 Presidents Cup: Opening Ceremony

A look at the formalities before the start of the matches

Riders on horseback present the Presidents Cup during the opening ceremony at Royal Melbourne Golf Course.

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Star watch: the International team and the U.S. team file in.

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Tennis star Ana Ivanovic, back on the arm of Adam Scott, and Jessica Yang will cheer on the International team.

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Phil Mickelson is playing in his ninth straight Presidents Cup.

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Adam Scott of the International team and Bubba Watson of the U.S. team.

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Tiger Woods is paired with Steve Stricker for Thursday's foursomes.

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The women behind the captains: Kirsten Norman and Midge Trammell.

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K.J. Choi is flanked by Aaron Baddeley and Jason Day.

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Ryo Ishikawa has a different look in Presidents Cup attire.

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Liezl Els and Amy Mickelson arrived together at the opening ceremony.

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Team captains Fred Couples and Greg Norman are ready to square off at the ninth Presidents Cup.

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