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Presidents Cup teams get 6 automatic qualifiers

Presidents Cup teams get 6 automatic qualifiers

The Presidents Cup teams will now receive six automatic qualifiers, up from four, under a new format announced by the PGA Tour. The top four players from each team’s points list will earn automatic berths, with two additional players being selected by the team captains.

The change is intended to create a more balanced and competitive event. In the past, the United States team has often had a significant advantage over the International team due to its greater depth of talent. The new format should help to level the playing field and make the Presidents Cup more exciting for fans.

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‘It’s just mindblowing’: Pro sounds off on Olympics snub

‘It’s just mindblowing’: Pro sounds off on Olympics snub

Bryson DeChambeau, the 2020 U.S. Open champion, was controversially left off the United States’ Olympic golf team for the Tokyo Games. The decision sparked outrage among some fans and pundits, who argued that DeChambeau deserved a spot on the team based on his world ranking and recent form. However, others defended the decision, arguing that DeChambeau’s lack of experience in team competition and his outspoken nature made him a poor fit for the Olympics.

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