21.   All tickets are sold -- this year even for the practice rounds.

22.   But having seen Carnoustie in practice rounds, the players know what to expect.

23.   But I hit the ball reasonably well in the practice rounds.

24.   But fans during practice rounds Tuesday and Wednesday were very cordial to all the Europeans, and Montgomerie said he expected that trend to continue.

25.   But the wisdom he shared with his future Ryder Cup teammate Darren Clarke during two practice rounds has proved considerably more useful.

26.   Can you give us any figure on the number of people that are allowed in for the practice rounds, sir?

27.   Carnoustie has teased players during practice rounds.

28.   Could Palmer show up this week, play a few practice rounds to delight tens of thousands of his fans, then withdraw from the competition?

29.   During his practice rounds here at Riviera, he has been sharp, driving the ball straight and long and hitting his irons crisply.

30.   During practice rounds Wednesday morning, umbrellas were a requirement and soggy shoes standard.