31.  European star Colin Montgomerie was heckled mercilessly and a fan spit on the wife of European captain Mark James.

32.  Europe won the first edition of the event by a single point two years ago at Sunningdale, England, when European captain Severiano Ballesteros won his singles match.

33.  European captain Dale Reid had to settle for a fax from British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who predicted this would be the most competitive Solheim so far.

34.  European captain Seve Ballesteros got exactly what he needed on the first day.

35.  Faldo would then automatically qualify for selection, enabling European captain Seve Ballesteros to use his two wild card selections on other players.

36.  European captain Mark James had his own issues to worry about.

37.  European captain Mark James said his team was outplayed, not outmaneuvered.

38.  European captain Mickey Walker tried to find hope.

39.  European captain Mickey Walker, pressed by reporters to perhaps criticize Pepper, instead defended her intense, enthusiastic style.

40.  European captain Seve Ballesteros was criticized for sitting out Clarke, Bjorn and Woosnam in the first round of foursomes and fourball.