Xander Schauffele closes out opening Presidents Cup match thanks to clutch genes

Xander Schauffele and Tony Finau had a ball during Thursday’s opening Fourball match at the Presidents Cup.

They even called their 1 up victory over Byeong Hun An and Jason Day a “party,” as Schauffele closed out the match with a spectacular birdie on the 18th hole.

“We knew what we were supposed to do,” Schauffele said.

“Tony started the party on the front nine, keeping it close, and then we started to get that lead. He had my back all day. I figured it was my turn to have his back.”

The Americans held a 1-up lead on the 18th tee, as Schauffele made a terrific birdie on

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