Adam Scott says Internationals must win the Presidents Cup this year
Australian says victory in the Presidents Cup is essential to maintain interest in biennial event
US Masters champion Adam Scott says the Internationals must beat the US to win the Presidents Cup golf matches for the first time in 15 years or lose any competitive credibility.
The 10th edition of the biennial showdown between United States and non-European squads begins on Thursday at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Muirfield Village, with the Americans owning a 7-1-1 edge in the rivalry.
"The Internationals need to step up and win the thing and make it a real competition," Australian Scott said. "I'm getting tired of getting killed out there. This is a big year for us."
Zimbabwe's Nick Price will guide the global stars against an American line-up featuring Fred Couples as captain in the Ryder Cup-styled event, which features 11 foursomes (alternate shot) and 11 four-ball (better ball) matches over three days and 12 concluding singles matches on Sunday.
I'm getting tired of getting killed out there. This is a big year for us
Scott, who last April became the first Australian to win a green jacket at Augusta National, has been all of the last five winless Internationals squads.
"I think it's crucial. We have to win this year," Scott said. "The cup loses any credibility whatsoever if we don't start winning."