In 13 matches at the Presidents Cup which began in 1994 the International Team has but one win and a draw. That's been the story of the past.
Last time around in Melbourne, Ernie Els set his team out, relishing the under dog role and it took a big singles rally on Sunday by the Americans to prevent the Internationals from getting their 2nd win. However it was thrilling stuff, and put the pizzazz back into this event.
Captain Trevor Immelman has taken Ernie's temp plate heading into play today in their smart new yellow and black uniforms, their theme "'Lets make history". They simply have nothing to lose. They've bonded well in a short time.
Play gets underway today at Quail Hollow in NC, with 5 foursome matches. Captain Davis Love, a legend in Carolina has a stacked team again, huge favourites in front of huge American flag waving crowds.
Both Canadians are in play today, although not together.
First team to 15.5 points wins..
Here are Thursday match ups and results, all in EST, under sunny skies at 30*c. Follow the scoring here.
Match1 (1.05)
Hideki Matsuyama/ Adam Scott 6&5 Patrick Cantlay/ Xander Schauffele
Match 2 (1.17)
Corey Connors/ Sungjae Im 2&1 Jordan Spieth/ Justin Thomas
Match 3 (1.29)
Tom Kim/ KH Lee 2&1 Cameron Young/ Colin Morikawa
Match 4 (1.41)
Cam Davis/ Si Woo Kim 2up Sam Burns / Scottie Scheffler
Match 5 (1.53)
Taylor Pendrith/ Mito Pereira / 1up Tony Finau/ Max Homa
USA leads 4-1 after Thursday foursomes
Bryan Angus
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