2011

The 2011 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club saw the U.S. Team avenge their lone defeat from 1998 at the same venue. Captained by Fred Couples against Greg Norman's Internationals, the U.S. squad adapted masterfully to the firm, fast Sandbelt conditions that had flummoxed them 13 years prior. Veteran Jim Furyk was the star of the week, compiling a perfect 5-0-0 record. The U.S. team built a commanding lead early, utilizing superior putting and scrambling to stifle International momentum. By the time Sunday Singles arrived, the Americans held a comfortable 13-9 advantage. Tiger Woods, a captain's pick by Couples, silenced critics by clinching the Cup with a dominant 4&3 victory over Aaron Baddeley. The 19-15 win was a statement performance, proving that the American team could win dominantly on the road on a course that theoretically favored the International style of play.