Counterpunch: Three things to blame as U.S. swept in foursomes - Golf Channel
The International team has taken a commanding 7-3 lead over the United States at the Presidents Cup after a dominant performance in the foursomes session. American captain Brandt Snedeker attributed the loss to poor putting and a lack of momentum.
Why it matters
The Presidents Cup is a major biennial golf tournament; the U.S. team's struggle in the foursomes format highlights ongoing competitive challenges in team-based golf.
When it comes to coach-speak, Brandt Snedeker has kept the transcriptionists busier than the airspace over Medinah this week.
Like a 737 taking off from nearby O’Hare, the Internationals roared into a 7-3 lead Friday at the Presidents Cup, sweeping a foursomes session for the second time in as many editions of this biennial competition that has been dominated by the Americans (13-1-1).
The Americans are suddenly on their back feet, and naturally, the U.S. skipper was pressed for answers:
“You’re going to have sessions like this.”
“Just didn’t quite get the right momentum we wanted.”
“We’re going to view it as an opportunity.”
Get the idea? Well, here’s a closer look at what went wrong on Friday at Medinah:
1. The Internationals did, in fact, make more putts
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