and nearly six hours later, we've just about completed the first round of matches - the morning four-ball that began in the 8 a.m. hour...

the Europeans (aside from Laura Davies & Becky Brewerton) got off to hot starts, forcing the pairs of Paula Creamer and Cristie Kerr; Morgan Pressel and Michelle Wie to rally from behind....

And for those that might doubt the roughly 30,000 fans in attendance, just ask the people who sat on Rt. 30 for up to 2 hours trying to get in this afternoon....

But, it's a rowdy atmosphere - and crowded. The people here are having a good time...

The players must have heard about the delays - so they decided to slow play down to make sure the paying customer saw enough of the morning golf... Three of the four matches went to at least the 17th hole...

Foursome matches were announced a bit ago...
Natalie Gulbis & Christina Kim vs. Suzann Pettersen; Angela Stanford & Nicole Castrale vs. Becky Brewerton & Gwladys Nocera; Kristy McPherson & Brittany Lincicome vs. Maria Hjorth & Anna Nordqvist; Paula Creamer & Juli Inkster vs. Janice Moodie & Catriona Matthew...