Sahith Theegala and Tom Kim Shine in Presidents Cup Battle
Montreal, Canada – The United States and the International teams faced off in a thrilling Presidents Cup. After two sessions, the score was tied at 5-5. However, the Americans pulled ahead by winning the third and fourth sessions 3-1 each, making the overall score 11-7.
Key Matches
The Internationals’ win in the third session came from Korean golfers Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim, who defeated Keegan Bradley and Wyndham Clark 4 and 3. In the fourth session, Adam Scott and Taylor Pendrith beat Brian Harman and Max Homa 2-up.
Sahith Theegala, the first Indian American to play for the US in the Presidents Cup, was rested for these sessions. He will face Korean golfer Byeong Hun An in the singles final.
Tom Kim’s Determination
Tom Kim, who partnered with Si Woo Kim, admitted he was exhausted but remained determined. The Korean duo won their morning match but lost in the afternoon despite a strong fight.
The U.S. team needs 4.5 points from the 12 singles matches on Sunday to win the Presidents Cup for the 10th consecutive time. Tom Kim will face Sam Burns, while Si Woo Kim will take on Keegan Bradley.
Exciting Moments
Si Woo Kim had some memorable moments, including a winning putt and a chip-in birdie, celebrating like his favorite NBA player, Stephen Curry. Taylor Pendrith, one of three Canadians on the International Team, also had a notable performance, teaming up with Adam Scott to earn a point in the Foursomes.
Team Captains Speak
International Team captain Mike Weir praised the American team for their strong performance. Aussie veteran Adam Scott, making his 11th appearance, called on his teammates to be heroic in the final matches.
Results
| Round | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Round One (Thursday) | Four-ball | United States 5, International 0 |
| Round Two (Friday) | Foursomes | International 5, United States 0 |
| Round Three (Saturday a.m.) | Four-ball | United States 3, International 1 |
| Round Four (Saturday p.m.) | Foursomes | United States 3, International 1 |
Overall score: 11-7.
Doubts Revealed
Sahith Theegala -: Sahith Theegala is a golfer who is the first Indian American to play in the Presidents Cup. He represents both Indian and American heritage.
Tom Kim -: Tom Kim is a professional golfer from South Korea. He played an important role in the Presidents Cup.
Presidents Cup -: The Presidents Cup is a golf tournament where teams from the United States and other parts of the world (except Europe) compete against each other.
Si Woo Kim -: Si Woo Kim is a golfer from South Korea who played well in the Presidents Cup.
Keegan Bradley -: Keegan Bradley is a professional golfer from the United States who competed in the Presidents Cup.
Wyndham Clark -: Wyndham Clark is another golfer from the United States who played in the Presidents Cup.
singles final -: The singles final in golf is a match where individual players compete one-on-one, rather than in teams.
points -: Points in the Presidents Cup are earned by winning matches. The U.S. team needs 4.5 more points to win the Cup.