US player Dustin Johnson hits the first shot of Friday's fourballs on a wet morning at Celtic Manor on the first day of the Ryder Cup
Westwood, partnering Martin Kaymer, celebrates a birdie putt of the second green - Europe take the second hole
Europe captain Colin Montgomerie is loving the occasion and appears to be in high spirits despite the awful weather in Newport
Europe's Rory McIlroy (left), partnered with Northern Ireland compatriot Graeme McDowell, is joined by his partner Holly Sweeney on the buggy
Ian Poulter and Ross Fisher are playing Tiger Woods (pictured) and Steve Stricker - here Woods is talking to caddie Steve Williams, who is doing a great job holding the umbrella
In the final fourballs group, US pair Jeff Overton and Bubba Watson take on Luke Donald and Padraig Harrington - the US rookies are seen here celebrating after winning the first hole
Play is called off at 0943 BST - after less than two hours of competition. The brave spectators are experiencing conditions usually witnessed at Glastonbury
There is no break from the rain for the greenkeepers around the Twenty Ten course - they face a daunting task to prepare the course for when play resumes
A river runs through it - in this case the 18th. The grounds staff have a lot to do before play can resume in the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor
England manager Fabio Capello, along with and wife Laura, is one of the hardy fans at Celtic Manor. During the seven-hour rain break the Italian manages to find time for a spot of Ryder Cup shopping
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