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US Sinks International Golfers

Euros don't win a single match in first round of President's Cup

By Max Brallier, Newser User

Posted Sep 28, 2007 6:09 AM CDT

(Newser) – The first round of the President's Cup couldn't have gone much better for the US team—or much worse for the International team. Strong performances by a number of golfers, including Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, kept the International team from winning a single match.

Were it not for Jack Nicklaus playing the role of diplomat and encouraging Phil Mickelson and Woody Austin to concede a difficult putt to Vijay Singh, the International team would have been shut out altogether. While the strong start bodes well for the US Team, they can't count on the Internationals to roll over. "You can't win on the first day," said the International captain.

Unites States Presidents Cup golf team, from left, captain Jack Nicklaus, Woody Austin, Stewart Cink Jim Furyk, Lucas Glover, Charles Howell III, Zach Johnson, Hunter Mahan, Phil Mickelson, Steve Stricker,... (Associated Press)

United States team member Tiger Woods, facing camera, smiles as he shares a laugh with captain Jack Nicklaus during a practice day at the Presidents Cup golf tournament Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007 in Montreal.... (Associated Press)

International team players, from left, K.J. Choi from South Korea, and Mike Weir of Canada and captain Gary Player watch the final group play on the 18th hole during the foursome matches at the Presidents... (Associated Press)

United States teammates, from left, Phil Mickelson, Scott Verplank and Tiger Woods share a laugh following the foursome matches at the Presidents Cup golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 in Montreal.... (Associated Press)

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