Im has no doubt the camaraderie and bond that have been built and strengthened over the past few years will serve the team’s quest to finally upstage the Americans again.
Trevor Immelman expressed no regret and affirmed again and again on Tuesday that the 12 players on his team were the 12 he wanted to compete with. He was careful not to personally attack any of the LIV defectors, but he did paint a picture by contrast.
Few members of the PGA Tour have been more outspoken in opposition to the upstart LIV Golf series than the man who is serving as US captain in the 14th Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club this week.
When we talk about home-course advantage, then, it’s important to remember this fact from the very start – nothing matters more than the fans. It’s not even close.
DeChambeau’s jump to LIV Golf in June means he is on the outside looking in regarding participation in pro golf’s team events, including next week’s Presidents Cup, an event he competed in 2019.
One of the most popular players in world golf, Scott’s amiable combination of approachability and experience is something captain Trevor Immelman will surely want to utilise.
The Presidents Cup is near, which is a good time to discuss team events. It’s an honour to go to the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. It means you’re with a player who had a good year, you made good money and you probably have job security. It means you matter. But how much these team events matter to us varies.
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the Presidents Cup. But International team captain Trevor Immelman says he’s ready for whatever happens in the lead-up to this month’s event at Quail Hollow.