It’s a slightly bizarre way of drawing player match-ups, but the pre-tournament selection spectacle adds to the drama of golf’s biggest individual matchplay event.
On Saturday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Paul Casey got one step closer to that elusive second victory on the US PGA Tour, posting a 65 to take a two-shot lead at the Tour Championship.
One of the more intriguing storylines entering the Tour Championship was the player of the year race. Justin Thomas confirmed his favouritism by grabbing a share of the halfway lead at seven-under 133.