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Staff USA swept the Worldwide Staff 5-0 on Thursday of the Presidents Cup. The People denied each try the Internationals gave them.
At the moment, we are going to take a look at the foursome pairings and a number of the finest quotes from Thursday’s matches.
Day 1 gave the followers loads of power for Staff USA, as Keegan Bradley and Scottie Scheffler delivered a number of the most passionate moments. Nonetheless, all 5 matches supplied improbable golf and kicked off what could possibly be a preferred Presidents Cup.
First, let’s study the Friday foursome pairings and see who the 2 captains matched.
Presidents Cup Friday foursome pairings (ET):
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
Staff USA captain Jim Furyk reunited good mates 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 effectively within the opening match.
He additionally selected to maintain Sahith Theegala and Collin Morikawa collectively after successful their match on Thursday. Nonetheless, Worldwide Captain Mike Weir picked a brand new taking part in associate for Adam Scott as he selected to sit down Min Woo Lee and changed him with Taylor Pendrith.
There’s lastly an all-Canadian pairing in Corey Conners and Mackenzie Hughes. Will or not it’s good luck for the Worldwide Staff?
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 12 months and have been one of many vibrant spots on that crew.
After seeing their dynamic on Thursday, Furyk additionally selected to maintain Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley paired. They performed effectively collectively and shortly shaped a bond. This duo would be the anchor match for Friday’s session, and I really like that selection 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 effectively. Total, the pairings are robust for Staff USA, they usually might simply prolong their lead.
Weir selected to sit down Lee and Tom Kim for Friday, which is stunning given they introduced lots 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 each one these guys on this crew are beasts, and simply to be up shut and private with Collin, I’ve identified him ceaselessly. We’ve by no means been capable of play a crew match collectively — it was superior.”
— Sahith Theegala on taking part in with Collin Morikawa
“It was 10 years of pent-up power, it appears like, of not taking part in 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 awesome day for the USA.”
— Keegan Bradley on the feelings of being on Staff USA once more
“I don’t draw back from him. He’s a superb good friend. However on the identical time, this week I don’t like him. I need to beat him so dangerous, and I’m positive he feels the identical method.”
— Tom Kim on taking part in his finest 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 must raise slightly bit. We’re going to have to seek out one other gear to beat a troublesome American crew.”
— Adam Scott on Thursday’s matches.
“I do know one factor: Patrick Cantlay is a canine. Patrick Cantlay is de facto good at golf, and I really like taking part in golf with him.”
— Sam Burns on Patrick Cantlay
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