Presidents Cup Saturday Morning Four-Ball Picks

Will Doctor gives you the sharpest card for Saturday morning four-ball picks at the Presidents Cup! For more on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @drmedai59 

In this episode of the Golf Preview Podcast on Pregame's Network, host Will Docter delves into Friday's disappointing results during the 15th Presidents Cup, providing in-depth analysis, player statistics, and insights into team performances. Below is a breakdown of the key moments:

Friday’s Recap & Player Analysis: [Will Docter] (0:39 - 13:30)

Will discusses the complete turnaround from Thursday’s domination by Team USA to Friday’s losses in the foursome sessions. Below are detailed match analyses:

1. Match 6: Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im vs. Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele

• Matsuyama and Im stunned Cantlay and Schauffele with seven consecutive birdies, finishing 7 and 6.
• The Japanese-Korean duo, ranked low in strokes gained on Day 1, were in top five by the end of Friday.
• Key Quote: "Seven straight birdies is flat-out impressive stuff in any format" (0:47).
• Analysis: Matsuyama and Im displayed exceptional form, outperforming Cantlay and Schauffele in every aspect, particularly in putting.

1. Match 7: Adam Scott and Taylor Pendrith vs. Sahith Theegala and Collin Morikawa

• Pendrith continued his solid performance, paired with Scott who had a fantastic day on the greens.
• Theegala struggled, having the second-worst day on the course.
• Analysis: Theegala’s weak putting, combined with Morikawa’s subpar form, left them outmatched despite Morikawa’s solid ball striking.

1. Match 8: Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Jason Day vs. Max Homa and Brian Harman

• Homa had a strong day with his driving, but Harman’s poor showing left the pair vulnerable.
• Team USA Analysis: Homa and Harman couldn’t recover, losing 1-up in a closely contested match. Day and Bezuidenhout capitalized on their putting despite not playing their best.

1. Match 9: Corey Conners and Mackenzie Hughes vs. Wyndham Clark and Tony Finau

• The Canadians made seven birdies, ending the match on 13, while Clark and Finau could not make their putts.
• Key Stat: Both Finau and Clark had negative strokes gained with their irons.
• Analysis: The home crowd support for Conners and Hughes gave them a needed boost as Team USA faltered.

1. Match 10: Si Woo Kim and Byeong Hun An vs. Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley

• Si Woo Kim excelled with birdies on 12, 13, and 15, and a clutch par putt to close the match.
• Scheffler admitted that Henley rolled the ball well but couldn’t capitalize on his chances.
• Analysis: Si Woo’s ability to thrive in high-pressure situations made the difference, showcasing his incredible match-play abilities.

Saturday Picks & Predictions: [Will Docter] (13:30 - 17:00)

1. Match 11: Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa vs. Adam Scott and Taylor Pendrith

• Favorite: Scheffler and Morikawa (-205).
• Prediction: Despite Morikawa’s shaky putting, Will leans toward Team USA based on Scheffler’s solid ball striking and world number one ranking.

1. Match 12: Tony Finau and Xander Schauffele vs. Corey Conners and Mackenzie Hughes

• Underdog: Conners and Hughes (+141).
• Prediction: Will favors the Canadians, citing their recent form and Finau’s ongoing struggles with the greens.

1. Match 13: Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim vs. Keegan Bradley and Wyndham Clark

• Favorite: Si Woo and Tom Kim (-117).
• Prediction: Will is confident in the chemistry between the Kims, emphasizing Si Woo’s clutch performance on Friday.

1. Match 14: Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns vs. Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im

• Even Money: Will predicts the Internationals will continue their momentum, doubting Cantlay and Burns’ ability to perform under pressure.

Closing Remarks: [Will Docter] (17:00 - End)

Will concludes by discussing his plan for Saturday's afternoon session, hinting at potential picks for Sunday singles based on Saturday’s results.

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