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Team USA swept the International Team 5-0 on Thursday of the Presidents Cup. The People denied each try the Internationals gave them.
At present, we are going to have a look at the foursome pairings and a few of the greatest quotes from Thursday’s matches.
Day 1 gave the followers loads of power for Team USA, as Keegan Bradley and Scottie Scheffler delivered a few of the most passionate moments. Nevertheless, all 5 matches supplied implausible golf and kicked off what could possibly be a well-liked Presidents Cup.
First, let’s look at the Friday foursome pairings and see who the 2 captains matched.
Match 6
1:05 p.m. ET — Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele vs. Hideki Matsuyama, Sungjae Im
Match 7
1:19 p.m. ET — Sahith Theegala, Collin Morikawa vs. Adam Scott, Taylor Pendrith
Match 8
1:33 p.m. ET — Max Homa, Brian Harman vs. Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Jason Day
Match 9
1:47 p.m. ET — Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau vs. Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes
Match 10
2:01 p.m. ET — Scottie Scheffler, Russell Henley vs. Si Woo Kim, Byeong Hun An
Workforce USA captain Jim Furyk reunited good buddies Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele after separating them for Thursday’s four-ball session. This duo is a formidable pressure for the People, and it appears Furyk trusts them to do nicely within the opening match.
He additionally selected to maintain Sahith Theegala and Collin Morikawa collectively after successful their match on Thursday. Nevertheless, Worldwide Captain Mike Weir picked a brand new enjoying companion for Adam Scott as he selected to sit down Min Woo Lee and changed him with Taylor Pendrith.
There may be lastly an all-Canadian pairing in Corey Conners and Mackenzie Hughes. Will or not it’s good luck for the Worldwide Workforce?
The latest pairing is Max Homa and Brian Harman, who sat out Thursday for the People. These two performed collectively on the Ryder Cup final yr and have been one of many vivid spots on that group.
After seeing their dynamic on Thursday, Furyk additionally selected to maintain Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley paired. They performed nicely collectively and shortly shaped a bond. This duo would be the anchor match for Friday’s session, and I like that alternative from Furyk.
Sam Burns and Keegan Bradley are sitting for the People. I don’t suppose Bradley ought to sit as a result of he putted so nicely. Total, the pairings are sturdy for Workforce USA, and so they might simply prolong their lead.
Weir selected to sit down Lee and Tom Kim for Friday, which is shocking given they introduced a whole lot of power.
Greatest Presidents Cup quotes from Thursday
“I knew Collin was a baller, however simply his presence and calming presence and the way he goes about his course of, he’s only a silent killer, man. That fired me up and settled me down, too, understanding that every one these guys on this group are beasts, and simply to be up shut and private with Collin, I’ve recognized him perpetually. We’ve by no means been capable of play a group match collectively — it was superior.”
— Sahith Theegala on enjoying with Collin Morikawa
“It was 10 years of pent-up power, it appears to be like like, of not enjoying these. I simply had such a blast on the market as we speak. It’s actually enjoyable for me to be out right here with these guys. I informed Wyndham on 17 or 18 simply how a lot I missed being out right here and doing this. What an amazing day for the USA.”
— Keegan Bradley on the feelings of being on Workforce USA once more
“I don’t shrink back from him. He’s an excellent good friend. However on the similar time, this week I don’t like him. I wish to beat him so dangerous, and I’m certain he feels the identical approach.”
— Tom Kim on enjoying his greatest good friend Scottie Scheffler this week
“I’ve a sense the matches have been nearer than what the rating signifies. Our guys are simply going to need to raise slightly bit. We’re going to have to seek out one other gear to beat a tricky American group.”
— Adam Scott on Thursday’s matches.
“I do know one factor: Patrick Cantlay is a canine. Patrick Cantlay is absolutely good at golf, and I like enjoying golf with him.”
— Sam Burns on Patrick Cantlay
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