Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele make history for wrong reasons at Presidents Cup

In the Presidents Cup, Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele experienced a surprising defeat against Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im. This match marked a historic low for the American duo as they lost 7 and 6, which ties the record for the largest margin of victory in the event’s history. The International team’s impressive performance was characterized by a stretch of seven consecutive birdies and precise play from both Matsuyama and Im.

Despite having won all their matches the previous day, Cantlay and Schauffele couldn’t secure a single hole in this encounter. Matsuyama and Im’s performance was exceptional, including key putts on the 8th and 9th holes that helped maintain their momentum.

This result mirrored a similarly dominant victory from the 2011 Presidents Cup, when Adam Scott and K.J. Choi defeated Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker by the same margin. The success was particularly notable for Matsuyama and Im, as it was their first time partnering in international competition. They attributed their win to excellent teamwork and a strong start.

Fans expressed their frustration with Cantlay and Schauffele’s performance on social media, with some suggesting that their play warranted penalties, highlighting the intense pressure and expectations placed on players in such high-stakes events.