Team USA Wins Inaugural World Champions Cup David Toms made a birdie on the eighth hole of the final singles group at The Concession Golf Club to put the American Team in the lead, then split the available points on the ninth and final hole as Team USA held on for the victory. Team USA’s 221 points was just two points better than Team International’s tally over the three-day tournament, while Team Europe finished third with 208. The World Champions Cup is a three-team, three-day competition contested across nine-hole matches featuring team formats and singles play, with points being earned for each “I’m just so happy for them. It was a pleasure to be their captain. It was a pleasure to work with them all week. We’re good buddies every week of the year, but to get together as a team is really cool. Just so happy for everyone.” Following Thursday’s opening day, Team Europe held a slim lead, with 55.5 points to Team USA’s 55 and Team International’s 51.5. Friday’s rounds featured the same format but saw slightly different results, as the International squad surged into the lead with 111.5 points, followed by Team USA with 111 and Team Europe with 101.5. Team International continued to play well in Sunday morning’s singles round, though their 167 points heading into the tournament’s final nine holes hardly gave them a comfortable lead. Team USA was just a half point behind, and Team Europe was also within striking distance with 153.5. Toms scored 11 of an available 27 points in his Sunday morning match, while Kelly totaled 12.5 and Steve Sticker had 10. In the afternoon hole won in each of the event’s 24 matches. Each of the three teams competing in the World Champions Cup consisted of six players, including a Playing Captain. Inspired by the passion and tradition of the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup, the World Champions Cup is officially sanctioned by PGA TOUR Champions. Jerry Kelly led all 18 players in the competition with 61 total points. He scored double-digit points in five of the six sessions. “These guys just fought, and I mean fought really hard,” Team USA Captain Jim Furyk said.
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