Wales Weather Calls for Transitional Pieces...

The scene at Celtic Manor upon arrival was everything you'd expect from a European-hosted Ryder Cup. The crowds were large, the patrons knowledgeable and the energy undeniable... And this was only Tuesday!

The boys from Team USA looked crisp in blue and white ribbon striped shirts and charcoal trousers on what would be the first of 3 days of practice rounds. We are already learning that weather will be an enormous factor in these Ryder Cup matches - with Wales' weather as finicky as it comes. We at the PM team have quickly developed a mantra that we can expect rain at least once daily and dressing in a transitional and layered manner is absolutely crucial!

The same can be said for the players, as they are all equipped with both long and short-sleeved versions of each day's polo shirts and sweaters: the alternate for the long-sleeved sweater being a zip or v-neck merino vest. Check out D.J. sporting the red and white, diamond-patterned vest on Tuesday, below, while Stewart Cink wears the full-sleeve version. (Bottom.)