groups, Toms and Kelly each totaled 10, while Vice Captain Billy Andrade, pressed into action when Furyk’s back issues kept him off the course, scored 11 in a matchup with Miguel Angel Jimenez and Hall of Famer Vijay Singh. Andrade had never played in a Ryder Cup, or Presidents Cup. “Just being with this team is amazing,” Andrade said. “You know, I just wanted to not be the anchor. I really wanted to contribute as much as I could. I’m just absolutely floored to be a part of this and have this experience, especially at my age.” The International team got 12 points from Captain Ernie Els on Sunday morning, along with No. 18 was playing tough and the U.S. guys just kept grinding out the 18th. We just couldn’t make that one putt up the hill. I missed it, K.J. missed it, Vijay missed it. Unfortunately, Retief had such a tough lie.” Els felt the event was a huge success, “What a week, what a format. This thing works.” 10 each from Singh and Steven Alker. Stephen Ames scored 10.5 points in the afternoon, Alker had 10, and Els and K.J. Choi each totaled 9.5, but it wasn’t enough. “The U.S. team played solid,” said Team International Captain Ernie Els. “Coming down the stretch, I played with Brett Quigley, he made a solid birdie on 17 and a solid par on 18. American Golf Journal
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