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.
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.
At first glance, and even second, it is an interesting decision. When the International Presidents Cup team lines up at Quail Hollow later this month, Ryan Fox will not be there.
With US golfers holding a commanding 11-1-1 record over the International team in the Presidents Cup and coming off a thorough dismantling of Europe in last year’s Ryder Cup, Davis Love III shouldn’t face many sleepless nights in the lead up to the 14th edition of the Presidents Cup later this month in his home state of North Carolina.
With an American blowout possibly on the horizon—and with the LIV problem not going anywhere—the question has been raised if the Presidents Cup should add the top women in the game to make it a more competitive match.
United States captain Davis Love III announced Wednesday that Steve Stricker and Webb Simpson will serve as his final two assistant captains for the upcoming Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow.