Justin Thomas has admitted that he “cherished” a highly-competitive singles encounter in opposition to Si-woo Kim on the ultimate day of motion on the 2022 Presidents Cup.
The US (17 1/2) beat the Worldwide workforce (12 1/2), profitable six of the person matches having established a four-point lead getting into the Sunday singles slate.
Kim and Thomas opened proceedings in North Carolina with a good battle ultimately selected the ultimate gap, with the South Korean rising 1 as much as rating an early level for his workforce.
Tempers flared between the pair, with Thomas showing to be angered by Kim’s shushing of the American crowd and likewise displeased about his opponent failing to offer him a brief putt on the ninth gap.
Reflecting afterwards on Twitter, the two-time USPGA Championship winner praised his adversary, conceding that he had acquired “pumped up” within the warmth of battle.
“Haha I cherished it,” Thomas defined. “Typically you get your self pumped up.
“He beat my ass down the stretch although! Was an important match. He made some nice putts.
“It was [an unreal back nine from Si-woo Kim]. Dude had some stones.”
The biennial Presidents Cup was held on the Quail Hole Membership, with the USA, captained by Davis Love III, continiuing their dominance of the occasion.
The US have now lead 12-1 in competitors historical past, with one earlier tie between the groups.
“It feels good to win. It acquired actually shut there for a bit of bit. Profitable is profitable and there are not any photos on the scorecard,” stated Xander Schauffele, who edged out Corey Conners by a single gap to seal the cup.
Love’s workforce had been with out LIV Golf defectors Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, however nonetheless included ten gamers ranked contained in the world’s prime 16.
