CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It all comes down to this.
The 2022 Presidents Cup got a lot more interesting after the International team took a big step forward on Saturday, but the Americans still hold an 11-7 lead in the biennial bout held this year at Quail Hollow Club. If the worldwide all-stars captained by Trevor Immelman are able to complete the upset – let’s call it a Quail Mary – it would be the biggest comeback in the event’s 28-year history. Not only that, the win would mark the first time the Internationals have ever won on U.S. soil.
All that said, Golfweek’s Adam Schupak and Adam Woodard don’t think International fans should get their hopes up. The two are on the scene this week at Quail Hollow and made their final picks for Sunday’s 12 singles matches. Spoiler alert: get ready for a lot of red on the scoreboard.
12:02 p.m. ET: Si Woo Kim (Intl.) vs. Justin Thomas (U.S.)
AS: JT by a touchdown.
AW: Surprisingly, Thomas is 0-2-0 in his Presidents Cup singles history. Expect the sometimes-fiery American to light the fuse early for the U.S.
Justin Thomas celebrates after making his putt on the 13th hole during the morning fourball matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on September 29, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo: Darren Carroll/Getty Images)
12:14 p.m. ET: Cam Davis (Intl.) vs. Jordan Spieth (U.S.)
AS: Here’s a fun fact — Spieth is also winless in singles in the Presidents Cup. And Ryder Cup. I’m not going to fight the numbers. Davis keeps Spieth winless.
AW: I won’t fight the numbers either: Spieth is playing out of his mind this week and has been the better of the two in his perfect 4-0-0 pairing with Thomas. Davis has been strong this week, so it’ll stay close, but gimme Spieth.
Team USA golfer Jordan Spieth celebrates after making his putt on the 12th green during the four-ball match play of the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club. (Photo: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)
12:26 p.m. ET: Hideki Matsuyama (Intl.) vs. Sam Burns (U.S.)
AS: I’ve been unimpressed with Matsuyama. Burns, baby, Burns.
AW: My colleague is putting it lightly: Matsuyama’s been bad (for the standards of a player of his caliber). That said, I think he’ll be energized by Saturday and he beats Burns in a shootout.
Team USA golfer Sam Burns celebrates winning the 17th hole during the four-ball match play of the…
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