Counterpunch: Three things to blame as U.S. swept in foursomes
After sifting through the Snedeker coach-speak, here's a closer look at what went wrong for the Americans on Friday at Medinah.
1. The Internationals outperformed the Americans in putting, gaining over six strokes advantage in putts. Many of the Internationals' putts found the hole, while the Americans struggled significantly in this area.
2. The U.S. team had difficulty on the par-4, par-5, and par-3 holes, with the Internationals winning a majority of these holes. The Internationals scored five or one under par on six holes combined, while the Americans failed to do so on most of these holes.
3. The U.S. captain, Brandt Snedeker, faced criticism for his decision to pair Justin Thomas with Cam Young during the foursomes session despite their lack of practice together. This strategic move resulted in Thomas losing more shots than any other player during the session.
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