It's been all fun and games (and the occasional drops of rain) so far this week in Ireland at the 2011 Solheim Cup.

Of course, that all changes Friday when the first foursomes match tees off at 2:40 a.m. EST at Killeen Castle.

(Pressure, anyone?)

In the meantime, be sure to check out all of Team Titleist's behind-the-scenes pictures from the Solheim Cup practice rounds, including a peek inside the lockers of our Titleist golf ball players.

Launch the slideshow by clicking on the image below.

We're now just hours away from the official start of the 2011 Solheim Cup, perhaps the most exciting and action-packed week in women's golf.

For the players gathered this week at Killeen Castle in Ireland, it can also be one of the most satisfying weeks of a career, knowing you've played at a consistently high level for the last two years.

Two of this week's competitors, Christina Kim (United States) and Caroline Hedwall (Europe), are also Vokey loyalists.

As a thank you to Christina and Caroline, Master Craftsman Bob Vokey created customized wedges with laser-etched designs and custom-stamping to commemorate their historic achievement.

The Voke crafted similar wedges for Vokey loyalists that played in the 2010 Ryder Cup.

Caroline and Christina received the wedges earlier this week on the range at Killeen Castle.

Check out the video above for their reaction and a closer look at the commemorative wedges.

When the 2011 Solheim Cup tees off under Irish skies Friday at Killeen Castle, the majority of players competing in women's golf's most prestigious team event will place their trust in Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls.

Fourteen of the 24 players named to this year's United States and European Solheim Cup teams are Titleist golf ball players, nearly five times the nearest competitor with three and more than all competitors combined.

On the United States' side, eight of the 12 team members will be relying on Titleist golf balls for their success: Cristie Kerr (Pro V1), Stacy Lewis (Pro V1x), Angela Stanford (Pro V1), Brittany Lincicome (Pro V1x), Brittany Lang (Pro V1x; pictured right), Juli Inkster (Pro V1), Christina Kim (Pro V1x) and Ryann O'Toole (Pro V1).

The European side features six Titleist golf ball players: Christel Boeljon (Pro V1), Maria Hjorth (Pro V1), Catriona Matthew (Pro V1x), Azahara Muñoz (Pro V1), Caroline Hedwall (Pro V1) and Karen Stupples (Pro V1x).

A total of 1,481 players have teed up Titleist golf balls on the 2011 LPGA, more than nine times the nearest competitor with 160 and more than all competitors combined.

Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x players have combined for 10 wins through this season's first 16 LPGA events, as compared to two wins for the nearest competitor.

This is it: The FedEx Cup Playoffs finale. And we're thrilled that Team Titleist members will be on site at East Lake to see the champion crowned.

Team Titleist members Amy K. and Mark B. won tickets to the Tour Championship through Team Titleist and will be outside the ropes in Atlanta as the PGA Tour's best charge toward the $10 million prize.

TV coverage of the tournament is as follows (all times EST):


• Thursday, Sept. 22: 1-6 p.m. (Golf Channel)
• Friday, Sept. 23: 1-6 p.m. (Golf Channel)
• Saturday, Sept. 24: 1-2 p.m (Golf Channel); 2-6 p.m. (NBC)

• Sunday, Sept. 25: 12-1:30 p.m (Golf Channel); 1:30-6 p.m. (NBC)

For more information about the tournament or to purchase tickets, please click here.

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With just over a month left in the Nationwide Tour season, every shot starts to feel a bit more important.

This week, the PGA Tour's future stars are taking their swings at the Soboba Classic, and several Team Titleist members will be there watching as players continue to fight for 2011 PGA Tour cards.

Team Titleist members Jerry S., Casey R., Bill S., Brian D., Alistair H., Scott A., Armin G., Matthew I. and Jim T. won tickets to the event through Team Titleist and will be on site this week at the Country Club at Soboba Springs in San Jacinto, Calif., to catch all the action.


For more information about the tournament or to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.sobobaclassic.net/

Jennifer Webster is the Head Golf Professional at Prouts Neck Country Club in Scarborough, ME. Jennifer is an accomplished player, highly sought after instructor and true ambassador of the game. She's also a living testament to the PGA value of mentorship. Having advanced in her PGA career under the guidance of three exceptional Head Professionals, Jennifer now not only mentors her own staff, but serves as an adjunct faculty member for the PGA's Professional Golf Management program, devoting her winters to teaching out of the Port St. Lucie education center as well as at the twenty universities around the country that have incorporated the PGM program as part of their curricula.

Jennifer was recently featured in the August edition of PGA Magazine as well as the August 12th issue of Golfweek, in which she was the focus of a Titleist print ad celebrating her distinguished career.

To learn more about Jennifer and her career, please watch the video at the top of the page.

For a closer look at Jennifer's Titleist print ad, click here.

Due to the overwhelming response to this week's Team Titleist Trivia contest, we're giving you another chance to win two Limited Edition Team Titleist hats (pictured below) – one for you and one for a friend.

The grand prize winner will also receive the autographed Titleist Pro V1x golf ball that you can see in the picture below.

QUESTION: Which player signed this Titleist Pro V1x golf ball? (Hint: He's in the field for this week's Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta.)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: To enter the contest, log in to your Team Titleist account and then leave a comment on this blog post with the correct answer to the question by Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. EST.

One (1) grand prize winner will receive the autographed ball and two (2) Limited Editions Team Titleist hats, one to wear and one to give to a friend.

Five (5) runner-ups will each receive two (2) Limited Edition Team Titleist hats.

Note: You must be a Team Titleist member to enter. Only one entry per person. We will randomly draw the winners from all approved entries with the correct answer. If you were a winner or runner-up in the Team Titleist Trivia contest that ended this morning, you are not eligible for this contest.

(Sorry, U.S. only. Here's some more info: Why is this Titleist sweepstakes U.S. only?)

**Here's your answer: Pro V1x loyalist Luke Donald. Thanks everyone for playing!

Congrats to our grand prize winner:

• kbsmith

And our five runner-ups:

• Jason E
• Derek P
• Jordan G
• Steve B
• Dan R

Note to our winners: We will be e-mailing you shortly at the e-mail address you provided in your Team Titleist profile. Please make sure it is up to date.

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