Guest Sports News Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 * Mickelson backed by players, captains * Will extend record Cup run to 11 appearances * Korean Bae picked for home course knowledge (Adds detail, quotes, byline) By Mark Lamport-Stokes Sept 8 (Reuters) - Jay Haas sprang something of a surprise in opting for experience while Nick Price banked on form and 'home' advantage when they announced their captain's picks on Tuesday for next month's Presidents Cup in Incheon, South Korea. Haas chose his son, Bill Haas, and Cup veteran Phil Mickelson, who had been viewed by many as a long shot after struggling for form for much of the past two years, as his wild cards for the U.S. team. Price went for Australian Steven Bowditch and Korean Bae Sang-moon to round out his 12-man International lineup for the Oct. 8-11 matches at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in suburban Seoul. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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