September 27, 2024

Presidents Cup Friday Foursome Picks

17 minutes

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest picks for the Friday foursomes matches for Day 2 at the Presidents Cup! For more on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedia59

The Golf Preview Podcast hosted by Will Docter offers detailed insights into the latest PGA Tour events, specifically focusing on the President's Cup matches. Here's a comprehensive summary of key moments and expert analysis from the podcast:

Introduction (0:15 - 0:28)

Will Docter welcomes listeners, expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming PGA Tour picks, particularly focusing on the President’s Cup matches.

Day One Recap and Analysis (0:36 - 14:40)

The podcast dives into the dominant performance by the USA team during the first day of four-ball matches, where they swept all five matches. This sweep marks the first such occurrence in the President’s Cup since 1994.

Match 1: Xander Schauffele and Tony Finau vs. Jason Day and Byung-Hun Ahn

Outcome: Schauffele and Finau won.

Key Points: Despite losing the lead midway, the American duo managed a brilliant comeback, securing their victory. Docter highlights their role as favorites with a betting line of -180.

Match 2: Collin Morikawa and Sahith Tagala vs. Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee

Outcome: Morikawa and Tagala won by one stroke.

Key Points: Morikawa carried the team, making significant birdies, while Tagala sealed the match with a clutch birdie on the 18th.

Match 3: Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley vs. Sungjae Im and Tom Kim

Outcome: Scheffler and Henley won.

Key Points: Sungjae Im’s inability to make any birdies was detrimental to his team. Tom Kim was the only bright spot for the international team, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the American duo.

Match 4: Wyndham Clark and Keegan Bradley vs. Taylor Pendrith and Christiaan Bezuidenhout

Outcome: Clark and Bradley won by one.

Key Points: Bezuidenhout’s struggles on the greens were a major factor, with Docter critical of his performance. Clark’s early birdies and Bradley’s clutch putt on 18 secured the win.

Match 5: Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns vs. Hideki Matsuyama and Corey Conners

Outcome: Cantlay and Burns won by two strokes.

Key Points: Cantlay’s dominance in team play and Burns' contributions with key birdies sealed the victory. Matsuyama and Conners struggled to sink putts, leading to their defeat.

Day Two Match Preview (14:40 - 32:45)

Will provides a breakdown of Friday’s alternate shot matchups, offering betting advice and in-depth player analysis.

Match 6: Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele vs. Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im

Analysis: Docter favors Cantlay and Schauffele (-145), citing Cantlay’s outstanding form and Schauffele’s recent clutch play. Sungjae Im’s poor showing on Thursday is highlighted as a concern, making this a lopsided match.

Match 7: Collin Morikawa and Sahith Tagala vs. Adam Scott and Taylor Pendrith

Analysis: With Morikawa carrying the team and Tagala making key birdies, Docter sees the Americans as favorites (-140). Pendrith’s strong day-one performance is noted, but Scott’s lackluster play could be a factor.

Match 8: Max Homa and Brian Harman vs. Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Jason Day

Analysis: Docter criticizes international captain Mike Weir for sending Bezuidenhout back out despite his struggles. Homa and Harman (-105) are the favored duo.

Match 9: Wyndham Clark and Tony Finau vs. Corey Conners and Mackenzie Hughes

Analysis: Clark’s flawless play and Finau’s pivotal birdies make the American team (-115) a strong contender. Docter questions Weir’s decision-making in waiting until match four to send Conners and Hughes out.

Match 10: Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley vs. Si Woo Kim and Byung-Hun Ahn

Analysis: Scheffler and Henley (-195) are heavily favored. Docter believes Weir made a critical error by not pairing Tom Kim with Si Woo Kim, missing an opportunity to challenge Scheffler.

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