The International team made an impressive comeback in the Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal on Friday, achieving a remarkable sweep to tie the Americans. Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im’s dominant performance set a record for the biggest blowout, while Si Woo Kim sealed the perfect day for the International team. The crowd at Royal Montreal was electrified, chanting “I-N-T!” from the beginning of the event.
Unlike the previous day’s American sweep, the foursomes matches on Friday were mostly one-sided in favor of the Internationals. The International team only trailed in one match briefly, showcasing their strength and determination. The scoreboards were filled with yellow, indicating the International team’s dominance on the course throughout the day.
Adam Scott expressed his astonishment at the team’s incredible performance, emphasizing the belief and camaraderie among the players. Mackenzie Hughes highlighted the team’s confidence and readiness to compete, demonstrating a strong fighting spirit throughout the matches.
The duo of Matsuyama and Im delivered a stellar performance, birdying their final seven holes and securing a 7-and-6 victory over Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele. This impressive win tied the Presidents Cup record for the biggest margin of victory. Additionally, Scott and Taylor Pendrith secured a 5-and-4 victory, while Hughes and Corey Conners contributed to the team’s success with a 6-and-5 win.
In fiercely contested matches that went down to the wire, the International team displayed resilience and determination. Jason Day’s clutch shot on the 18th hole secured a 1-up victory, while Si Woo Kim’s decisive putt on the final hole ensured another 1-up win. These victories resulted in a tie heading into the weekend, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the Presidents Cup.
The International team’s strong start and renewed energy have set the tone for an exciting weekend of golf. The competition will continue with two sessions on Saturday, featuring four matches of fourballs and four matches of foursomes, followed by the 12 singles matches on Sunday. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the Presidents Cup.
