Presidents Cup picks: Team Golfbet vs. Team Pat Mayo Experience, Day 1
In the Presidents Cup, Team Golfbet and Team Pat Mayo Experience have shared their picks for the opening Four-ball matches, with key insights into each matchup. Here’s a breakdown:
Match 1: Xander Schauffele/Tony Finau (-148) vs. Jason Day/Byeong Hun An (+124)
- Golfbet Pick: Schauffele/Finau (-148) – Their tee-to-green dominance makes them formidable, while Day’s past struggles in the Presidents Cup may hold him back.
- PME Pick: Schauffele/Finau (-148) – With Finau’s consistency and Schauffele’s top form, they are the stronger duo.
Match 2: Collin Morikawa/Sahith Theegala (-125) vs. Adam Scott/Min Woo Lee (+105)
- Golfbet Pick: Scott/Lee (+105) – Scott’s experience paired with Lee’s energy could be the key. Theegala might struggle with nerves in his debut.
- PME Pick: Morikawa/Theegala (-125) – Morikawa brings steadiness, while Theegala’s unpredictability adds flair to the American side.
Match 3: Scottie Scheffler/Russell Henley (-142) vs. Sungjae Im/Tom Kim (+120)
- Golfbet Pick: Im/Kim (+120) – The dynamic energy of the Korean pair could surprise Scheffler, who hasn’t found success in this format yet.
- PME Pick: Scheffler/Henley (-142) – Scheffler and Henley are strong in strokes gained, making them the logical choice.
Match 4: Wyndham Clark/Keegan Bradley (-112) vs. Taylor Pendrith/Christiaan Bezuidenhout (-108)
- Golfbet Pick: Pendrith/Bezuidenhout (-108) – The home advantage and the pairing’s consistency could overpower Clark and Bradley.
- PME Pick: Pendrith/Bezuidenhout (-108) – Their strong form and putting skills could lead to an upset.
Match 5: Patrick Cantlay/Sam Burns (-110) vs. Hideki Matsuyama/Corey Conners (-110)
- Golfbet Pick: Cantlay/Burns (-110) – Cantlay’s steadiness may give the U.S. the edge in tight moments.
- PME Pick: Matsuyama/Conners (-110) – The top-performing International duo will be vital for the team’s chances on Day 1.
Both teams favor Schauffele/Finau and Pendrith/Bezuidenhout, but split on other matches, showcasing the strategic complexities of the competition.