MEDINAH, Ill. — “Let’s be savages for everybody this week!” When U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker uttered those words on the first tee late Thursday morning at Medinah Country Club before the first tee shots of the 16th Presidents Cup, the initial thought from this corner was, “You had two years and that’s what you came Read more…
MEDINAH, Ill. — Everyone Likes to be Liked. That was a chapter title in Jack Nicklaus’ 1996 autobiography, My Story. For several years Jack Nicklaus was considered the villain as he overtook the immensely popular Arnold Palmer as the best player in professional golf. Eventually, fans came around to appreciate the Golden Bear for his Read more…
Few things are more important in team sports than team chemistry. That may sound obvious, but the U.S. has struggled to grasp the concept in recent years, appearing fragmented and listless in international competition. The Presidents Cup has been the lone exception to that rule over the past half decade. That’s partly due to the Read more…
[Photo: Johnny Jaffe] Have you ever wondered what is inside those massive staff bags caddies lug around on the professional tours? We have you covered. Golf Digest’s revamped “What’s In My Bag” treatment deconstructs everything inside a player’s bag, from the tiniest ball marker to the supersized driver. Here, four-time PGA Tour winner and 2017 Read more…
MEDINAH, Ill. — Ten yards to Justin Thomas’ right sat the player he used to be. Jackson Koivun is this Presidents Cup’s curiosity, a 21-year-old who months ago was competing against college kids and now commanded a not-small horde of reporters wondering what it’s like to be golf’s next big thing. Thomas spent much of Read more…
It was Fred Couples who first paired Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay together in 2019. Seven years and 15 matches later, their friendship-turned-formidable partnership remains a cornerstone of the US team at Medinah.
Justin Thomas is the man many Medinah members credit for the club’s $26 million course redesign, and he heads into the Presidents Cup knowing the new layout better than anyone else on the US team.
On Wednesday night, Chicago time, the leaders of the American and International squads rolled out the 10 players from their sides that will be competing on the opening day at Medinah. The first format is four-ball (best ball).
What do you do when you hit a ball on the bank of unmarked penalty area? What do you do when you hit a ball in the middle of an unmarked penalty area? What do you do when your ball is sitting in a dry creek bed or ditch? We answer all three with a review of what is and what isn’t a penalty area.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is unprecedented: An individual vibes ranking of a team golf event??? Is that even allowed??? You better believe it, pops: Vibesmen like me are the rebels of golf, and the usual rules don’t apply. For those of you who are new to the scene, the Vibes Guide is a gut-check ranking Read more…
It’s Presidents Cup week at Medinah, and, surprise, surprise, the U.S. team is heavily favored to take down the Internationals for an 11th straight time. It’s hard to imagine any other outcome given the talent discrepancy between the two rosters, removing a lot of potential intrigue from the biennial event. That said, the plethora of Read more…
MEDINAH, Ill. — Perhaps no rookie in the history of the Presidents Cup enjoyed a better start to his week in this biennial match-play event than Jacob Bridgeman. Winning a PGA Tour event is always cause for celebration, but seldom does the victory come with the kind of reception he received from his teammates upon Read more…
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