Jim Furyk’s United States side relinquished a five point advantage on day two of the Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club.
An inspired International Team won all five matches on Friday to revive hopes of a first Presidents Cup win in 26 years.
The Canadian crowds were influential just hours after Tom Kim criticised the home support after Thursday’s first-round humiliation.
Furyk has now praised the boisterous atmosphere and admitted he noticed a different vibe on the first tee.
Presidents Cup: Jim Furyk shares what he noticed about the 1st tee at Royal Montreal Golf Club
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Speaking the press after Friday’s play, Furyk praised the Canadian support, who carried Mike Weir’s men to an impressive second-day haul.
“Yeah, absolutely. Yesterday, the crowds weren’t nearly as big as they were today. Yesterday, we had the momentum, so the crowds that were here, we were able to silence a little bit,” Furyk explained.
“Opposite thing today. More people here today, a lot louder on the 1st tee, and the Internationals gave them a lot to cheer for, a lot of big moments, a lot of great shots.
“My hat’s off to them. Those guys played really well. For the alternate shot, there were a lot of birdies made, and a lot of guys were well under par.”
Royal Montreal crowds could be the difference at the Presidents Cup
As Furyk mentions, there was a completely different vibe during Friday’s session, and the USA players struggled to cope.
It’s becoming a common theme for the US whenever they play away from home.
The United States has not won the Ryder Cup on European soil since 1993, while Europe last won in the US in 2012.
Clearly, at times, American players struggle to handle unfamiliar surroundings and hostile atmospheres. Furyk will need his team to handle the conditions far better as Saturday’s action gets underway in Quebec.
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