The 2024 Presidents Cup is just two weeks away, and Brian Harman is expecting a ‘rowdy’ reception from the Montreal fans.
The 37-year-old was picked for Jim Furyk’s 12-man United States team along with Keegan Bradley, Max Homa, Tony Finau, Russell Henley and Sam Burns.
It’s been 26 years since the International side last won the Presidents Cup, with the USA having been dominant since the 1998 edition.
However, Harman anticipates a tough three days in Quebec as the United States aims to make it ten consecutive wins at Royal Montreal Golf Club.
Brian Harman makes Canadian crowd prediction ahead of the Presidents Cup
Speaking to the Fore Play Podcast, Harman envisages a pumped-up International team backed by a boisterous home crowd.
“They’ll be rowdy up there, man,” Harman explained. “A bunch of Canadians on that team and captain. Those guys are rolling.
“There in a spot where they’ve got all the juice. It’s up to us to get up there and not let them get rolling.”
All the pressure on Jim Furyk’s USA ahead of the Presidents Cup
Considering the USA’s record in the Presidents Cup, the pressure is firmly on Furyk and his picks; Homa and Bradley are the primary concerns.
Homa has struggled during the latter part of the PGA Tour season, particularly off the tee. Furyk’s selection of Homa has been criticised, and the 33-year-old will be aware of the pressure on his shoulders in Quebec.
Bradley, the 2025 Ryder Cup captain, has been picked mainly because of his victory at the BMW Championship, which was played 6000 feet above sea level. There were suggestions that Bradley’s performance was a flash in the pan, and all eyes will undoubtedly be on the 38-year-old in Montreal.
Given the scepticism surrounding Furyk’s picks, Mike Weir’s international side could view the 2024 edition as an excellent chance to finally end the United States’ dominant Presidents Cup form.
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