Putting scores on the board at Presidents Cup not the same when there aren’t boards

At the recent Presidents Cup in Medinah, the absence of physical scoreboards posed a challenge for spectators and players alike. The traditional practice of fans and competitors gauging momentum by checking the red, blue, or gold boards on the course was no longer feasible. U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker expressed his belief that a vibrant crowd could convey the game's progression better than any board ever could.

He stated that the team's top players would aim to "put a bunch of red on the board," but acknowledged that the physical boards were no longer a reality. The PGA of America, responsible for the PGA Tour, had decided to discontinue the traditional boards, opting for video boards instead. These video screens displayed a mix of results and match footage, but the timely updates meant that spectators needed to remain attentive to see the latest scores.

Despite the disappearance of the physical boards, the powerful presence of the crowd was still felt, with Snedeker stating that the roaring support was more important than any scoreboard.