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Why Ryder Cup Decisions Get Picked Apart When the Pressure Mounts

Why Ryder Cup Decisions Get Picked Apart When the Pressure Mounts

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. He left the course early to get treatment and rest, forcing officials to reshuffle pairings and bring in an alternate to take his spot.

After a disappointing Ryder Cup showing, critics and fans were quick to second-guess captains’ pairings and lineup choices. Players and strategists pushed back, warning that hindsight ignores the pressure of the moment, team chemistry and the unpredictable swings of match play

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Inside a shocking Presidents Cup comeback: Scenes, second-guessing from 5-0 sweep

Inside a shocking Presidents Cup comeback: Scenes, second-guessing from 5-0 sweep

Inside Presidents Cup Comeback Scenes, Second-Guessing From 5-0 Sweep

Trailing 5-0 after Friday’s foursomes, the U.S. pulled off a stunning comeback in the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club.

The International Team appeared poised for a sweep but the U.S. clawed back thanks to a Day 3 four-ball rally and a masterful Sunday singles sweep.

Heartbreakingly for the Internationals, many felt their captain Trevor Immelman’s aggressive tactics on Friday and Saturday ultimately hurt them, especially after Jordan Spieth and Xander Schauffele’s remarkable victory over Adam Scott and Cam Davis.

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