Scott shows true character with statement after Presidents Cup thrashing

The 2013 Masters champion was part of the Internationals team that was trounced 18.5 to 11.5 by the US at Royal Montreal Golf Club on Sunday. And it’s far from Scott’s first experience playing second fiddle to the Americans, still searching for his first win in this competitions more than two decades after making his debut (2003).

Scott, 44, has been a fixture in the last 11 editions of the Presidents Cup as part of the Internationals team. Despite narrowly avoiding his biggest defeat in the competition this year, he remains optimistic about the team’s chances of progress.

“Like I said before, I believe there’s something happening with this team internally under this Shield (emblem),” said Scott following Sunday’s finale. “I’d love to push along and give it one more shot if I can.”

The ex-world No. 1 admitted he’s finding it tough to match the high standards set by his Presidents Cup colleagues, stating that the “standard of golf is so high.” While some might be losing the will to compete after repeated losses in the same tournament, Scott insists his team-mates inspire him to keep striving.

Meanwhile, 2002 PGA Championship winner Rich Beem believes it may only continue to get worse for the Internationals. The global golfing elite from Australia, Asia, Europe, and Africa have found it tough to give their American rivals a run for their money, with just one Presidents Cup win under their belt in three decades.

Beem has hinted the Internationals are stuck in a brutal losing loop, from which they may find it increasingly hard to break free. He’s convinced Team USA’s long-time foes must be “tired of losing” after more than 25 years without a win – a fairly safe bet, all things considered.

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After Team USA took an early lead, the Internationals sparked hope by securing their own 5-0 victory in Friday’s foursomes to even the score. However, a 6-2 sweep across Saturday’s two sessions essentially guaranteed the Americans’ win.

The final outcome marked the US’ most commanding Presidents Cup triumph on foreign ground to date, reports the Daily Express. Yet Scott is not only eager to return for more, but he’s also confident that the Internationals are cultivating a team capable of ending their losing streak.

When the tournament makes its comeback in 2026, it will mark 28 years since another Australian, Peter Thomson, led the Internationals to their sole Presidents Cup victory. Despite being part of a winless run that has spanned nearly three decades, however, Scott remains undeterred in his quest to silence the sceptics.