USA Wins the President's Cup

The President's Cup ended yesterday at Royal Melbourne in Australia with the Americans claiming their fourth straight title, defeating the international squad 19-15. Going into the week, much was made of Fred Couples' questionable captain's pick of Tiger Woods, when a plethora of other options were available. He could have gone with major winner Keegan Bradley, but decided to put his trust in his old friend Tiger. Woods was coming off a good week at the Australian Open where he finished fourth.

The Americans led all week, and the internationals were forced to play catch-up. Despite a late-Sunday drive by the internationals, Woods clinched the cup on the 15th hole against Aaron Baddeley, to win 4&3. This marks the first time a captains pick has clinched the cup. The Americans would go on to win 19-15.

Hunter Mahan celebrates the US victory with some Aussies down under

Jim Furyk, coming off a career year in 2010 when he won the FedEx Cup, had his fair share of struggles this year. Furyk went winless and was haunted by his shaky putting. However, for some strange reason, Furyk putted sensationally on the speedy, troublesome greens of Royal Melbourne. Furyk went undefeated to a 5-0 record this week and was a big reason for the American's win.

Greg Norman, the captain of the dejected international squad, will be stepping down from the captain's post. He has lost the last two President's Cup and will be stepping away to afford another golfing great to lead the international squad to a win in two years time. After the tournament, Norman raised questions about the format of the event. Norman called for significant changes to be made. He would like to see the host nation be able to choose the format and schedule of the events and also be allowed four captains picks instead of two. Norman was obviously distraught after the week's events.

So, the golf season is all but winded down now with the conclusion of the President's Cup. But that doesn't mean there isn't great golfing news and tips to read about, so stay tuned!

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