Presidents Cup 2013: Biggest Wild Cards That Will Thrive at Muirfield Village

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Published: September 26, 2013

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With the Presidents Cup set to begin next week from Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, golf fans across the world are speculating which players will make a major impact. While the likes of Tiger Woods, Adam Scott and Phil Mickelson are expected to play well, several under-the-radar players figure to contribute as well.

As great as the Ryder Cup is, the Presidents Cup is a fun event because it gives non-European international players a chance to shine. Since many such players don't have a ton of experience when it comes to these types of competitions, it is often unknown how they will handle the pressure. The same can be said for inexperienced Americans as well.

Here are three wild cards that will rise to the occasion and play surprisingly well for their respective teams at Muirfield Village.

 

Jordan Spieth

There is little doubt that the biggest surprise on the PGA Tour this season has been the play of 20-year-old rookie Jordan Spieth. The University of Texas product didn't waste any time getting acclimated to the big stage as he shockingly won the John Deere Classic in July and picked up eight additional top-10 finishes. Spieth finished the year with a seventh-place finish in the FedExCup standings, and he enters the Presidents Cup with a great deal of momentum as a captain's pick.

Spieth does everything well, and his results speak for themselves. His aforementioned nine top-10 finishes tied him with Bill Haas and Brandt Snedeker for the most on tour this year. In fact, Spieth is perfect for this type of event as pressure doesn't seem to get to him. According to Shane Bacon of Yahoo! Sports, Spieth thrived in the final round of tournaments down the stretch this season.



That means Spieth is able to raise his game when the stakes are highest. Each and every matchup means a lot in the Presidents Cup, especially for the United States. Team USA has never lost ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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