Presidents Cup 2013: US Win Shows Stranglehold on Competition Will Continue

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Published: October 6, 2013

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After a fifth straight Presidents Cup loss to the United States, the Internationals couldn't get away from waterlogged Muirfield Village Golf Club fast enough on Sunday.

Considering the Americans' ideal mix of talented veterans at the top of their games and promising young stars just getting started, they can't be eagerly awaiting the next couple installments of the international competition very much, either.

The United States didn't just win the 10th Presidents Cup this weekend at Muirfield; it essentially cruised past the talented-but-inexperienced Internationals, opening the singles portion of the competition with a stunning six-point margin en route to its anticlimactic 18.5 to 15.5 triumph.

Considering the Americans have now won eight of the 10 Presidents Cup matches and last lost the event 15 years ago, it's not a particularly surprising result.



But given the way it played out and the vast number of golfers who made positive contributions to the victory, it makes for a very promising future for the United States to be sure.

"It was a team effort this whole week," said Tiger Woods, per The Associated Press (via ESPN.com), who defeated Richard Sterne 1-up on Sunday. "We really played well to give ourselves a nice lead."

Battling through multiple weather delays and at times spirited play by the visitors, the United States enjoyed solid performances from up and down its lineup at former captain Jack Nicklaus' home course.

Veterans Woods, Matt Kuchar, Steve Stricker and Phil Mickelson were dialed in for three-time captain Fred Couples from start to finish, accounting for a combined 12.5 points. Woods led the way with four of those and claimed the winning point for the third straight time in the event.



Meanwhile, rookies Keegan Bradley, Jason Dufner, Brandt Snedeker and Jordan Spieth brought energy and enthusiasm to the team, especiall...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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