USA Captain Saw Something in JT Others Didn’t

Sep 2, 2026, 8:28 PM•newsbreakexpress

Publication by EssentiallySports

September 02, 2026

Hey golf fans,

Do you remember the name Pheidippides? He is the man who is said to have run approximately 40 km from Marathon to Athens to announce that Greece had won the Battle of Marathon. He was, in fact, the inspiration behind the modern-day marathon. That, in turn, reminded us that the lengthy Presidents Cup team selection debate has finally come to an end with Justin Thomas as one of the captain’s picks. Oh, and Scottie Scheffler’s caddie, Ted Scott, has left multiple PGA Tour pros behind on one list; Will Zalatoris has a few words to say about an NFL legend, and more.

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Despite No Win, Justin Thomas Made Presidents Cup Team: Captain Explains Why

Yes, JT has not won anything in a while. Yes, he is also struggling to be in contention. But when it comes to the Presidents Cup, to be held this month, he is simply too good to pass up. Or so claims the American captain Brandt Snedeker, and he might just be right.

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1940: Byron Nelson won his first PGA Championship. He did so by defeating Sam Snead 1 up on Monday in the 36-hole final.
1946: Ben Hogan won the Golden State Open. It was his third straight win and 11th title of the season. It was the second time that year he won three consecutive tournaments.
1967: Francis Ouimet passed away at the age of 74. Hailed as “Father of Amateur Golf,” Ouimet was the surprise winner of the 1913 U.S. Open. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame posthumously.

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