Paul Kopulos and his mom Sharon own Gaynor's Restaurant and Pub near the Medinah Country Club. They are hoping their proximity to Ryder Cup events helps business. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Medinah Country Club, where the 2012 Ryder Cup will be played Sept. 25-30, 2012. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 | Brian Jackson~Sun Times

Paul Kopulos and his mom Sharon own Gaynor's Restaurant and Pub near the Medinah Country Club. They are hoping their proximity to Ryder Cup events helps business. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Homes on Acacia Lane near the Medinah Country Club. They are in close proximity to Ryder Cup events. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Homes on Sunset Terrace near the Medinah Country Club. They are in close proximity to Ryder Cup events. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Paul Kopulos and his mom Sharon own Gaynor's Restaurant and Pub near the Medinah Country Club. They are hoping their proximity to Ryder Cup events helps business. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

A groundskeeper blows leafs off of the fairway in preparation for the 2012 Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 | Brian Jackson~Sun Times

Medinah Country Club, where the 2012 Ryder Cup will be played Sept. 25-30, 2012. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 | Brian Jackson~Sun Times

Preperations for the 2012 Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 | Brian Jackson~Sun Times

Corporate hospitality chalets line the course for the 2012 Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 | Brian Jackson~Sun Times

A groundskeeper tends to the grass on the 15th fairway for the 2012 Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club. Tuesday, August 28, 2012 | Brian Jackson~Sun Times

Paul Kopulos and his mom Sharon own Gaynor's Restaurant and Pub near the Medinah Country Club. They are hoping their proximity to Ryder Cup events helps business. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

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