THE TRIUMPH AT ROYAL MELBOURNE

A Story Of Teamwork, Trust & Intuition

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Overview

The 2019 Presidents Cup was one of the most dramatic and successful team events American golf audiences had ever seen—not just because the U.S. team won, but because they did it in cliff-hanger fashion. At the heart of the come-from-behind victory was playing captain Tiger Woods, who trusted his experience and never wavered from his plan, despite his team falling behind its opponents for stretches of the week. We sat down with Tiger and his Presidents Cup caddie captain Rob McNamara to revisit that magical week in Melbourne and talk about the secrets behind the victory.

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Episode 1: Building the Foundation

When Tiger committed to taking the job as captain of the 2019 U.S. Presidents Cup team, he did so with the hope of becoming a playing captain. That meant he had to build a great supporting staff of experienced vice captains to allow him to play two roles.

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Episode 2: An Uphill Climb

On paper, the U.S. team was stacked with good players, but as they arrived in Australia, they faced an unfamiliar course layout, jet lag and fatigue after a 24-hour trip. The effects showed in the early parts of the competition.

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Episode 3: A Stunning Decision

Why wouldn’t a captain whose team was severely behind halfway through the competition play his winningest player of the week? Tiger Woods had his reasons and stunned the world by benching himself for Day 3.

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Episode 4: Follow My Lead

Two points down going into the singles competition, the U.S. team needed to come out strong on the final day of the event. Tiger put himself in the pole position and delivered a flawless performance. The momentum never switched back.

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Episode 4: Follow My Lead

Two points down going into the singles competition, the U.S. team needed to come out strong on the final day of the event. Tiger put himself in the pole position and delivered a flawless performance. The momentum never switched back.