Scottie Scheffler joined GOLF’s Subpar and gave his take on the Presidents Cup controversy.
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The 2024 Presidents Cup resulted in a decisive victory for the USAbut that doesn’t mean the event unfolded without drama. Not only did many of the matches come down to the wire, but there was also a lot of trash talk.
Such a case came in the first session of the event as Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley took on Tom Kim and Sungaje Im.
After making a long birdie putt on the 7th hole, Kim celebrated colorfully, with double fist pumps, a “Come on!” and “Let’s go!” Moments later, Scheffler matched the bird — and made a lively celebration of it.
“If we were at home, I would have done the same thing,” Scheffler said on this week’s episode of GOLF’s Subpar. “It was one of those deals where it’s fun. If it wasn’t for my friend, I would never have done anything or reacted. It just so happens that my friend was there… In the end, it’s all in good fun.”
However, the drama of the week did not end there. As the event progressed, there were many other incidents, including a confrontation between them Scheffler’s caddy and a fan; Kim accused the Americans of using inappropriate language addressed to him.
But in a team event that’s so emotionally charged, Scheffler said a slightly elevated temperature is to be expected.
“I think it was a little more controversial this week than it was last year, but I think it was good for the event,” Scheffler said. “It was a great environment to play golf in. They were telling us a few things while we were playing, but that’s what you get at an overseas team event. That’s what people do… It’s a lot of fun.”
You can listen to the full episode of Subpar below.
