ARDMORE, PA - SEPTEMBER 13: Brendan Gielow of the USA shakes hands with Dale Whitnell of England and the Great Britain and Ireland Team after winning his match on the 15th green during the final afternoon singles matches on the East ...

ARDMORE, PA - SEPTEMBER 12: Brendan Gielow of the USA hits his tee shot at the 17th hole during the afternoon singles matches on the East Course at Merion Golf Club on September 12, 2009 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania (Photo by David ...

ARDMORE, PA - SEPTEMBER 11: Brendan Gielow of the USA hits his tee shot to the 18th hole during practice on the East Course at Merion Golf Club on September 11, 2009 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images ...