First Minister Alex Salmond Surfaces With Team USA!!

Having resigned (effective November) after the Scottish Independence vote failed, First Minister Alex Salmond resurfaced publicly Wednesday night in Zelig-like fashion, joining the Team USA group photo, nestled not-so-discreetly between Amy Mickelson and Tom Watson.

Does this mean he's shifted his allegiance to the U.S.A?

Meanwhile, the rest of the GolfChannel.com gala dinner gallery is spectacular, highlighted by Sergio getting way too comfortable with his date and Victor Dubuissan either going for something very artistic or more likely the 6-year-oldish "I hate having my picture taken."

It's a stupendous gallery for conoisseurs of Ryder Cup drama. Here was a preview of what was planned for the night and no doubt someone will give us an accounting of the event.