Mike Weir exposes International Team's strategy to play same eight for both Saturday sessions at the Presidents Cup

Mike Weir's International Team had a difficult start to the 2024 Presidents Cup. In Round 1 of the competition, the International Team suffered a setback as Team USA pulled off its fifth clean sweep in the event's history. However, the Weir-led team gave Team USA a befitting reply on Saturday.

On Day 2 of the Presidents Cup, the International Team pulled off its second-ever clean sweep in the competition's history. After this achievement, Mike Weir continued with the same eight golfers in Round 3 who represented the International Team in Round 2.

In a statement on the Presidents Cup X handle, Mike Weir explained the decision to play the same eight for both sessions. He said:

"They're playing well. We like the matchups."

You can check out what Mike Weir said about playing the same eight in the X post below:

Compared to Round 1, the International Team's major difference in Round 2 and Round 3 was the absence of Tom Kim. After the International Team had suffered a clean sweep in the first round, Mike Weir had justified the decision to drop Kim in Round 2.

As per the International Team captain, making Kim sit out was part of the plan. It's also important to note that in the first round of the 2024 Presidents Cup, Tom Kim was involved in a heated game against Scottie Scheffler. Controversy also erupted when Kim and Sungjae Im walked away before Scottie Scheffler could finish putting.

Mike Weir's International Team was welcomed by a roaring crowd ahead of Round 3 of the Presidents Cup

When Mike Weir and his International Team suffered a clean-sweep in Round 1, many wondered how it would be able to come back. Despite the outcome, Weir stayed positive and mentioned there is a long way to go. This positivity translated into the team's play in Round 2 as it managed to clean-sweep Team USA.

The International Team received a lot of appreciation for its performance, and ahead of Round 3, the players were welcomed by a roaring crowd at the Royal Montreal Golf Club. In a video uploaded on the official X handle of the International Team, its golfers can be seen soaking the love they received from the crowd.

You can check out the video of the International Team walking out to a roaring crowd below:

Later, Mike Weir was also part of a heartwarming moment on the golf course. Before Round 3 could begin, Weir was seen celebrating his wife Michelle Money's birthday. In a video shared by the Presidents Cup, Weir and the crowd at the Royal Montreal Golf Club were seen singing Happy Birthday to Michelle.

A look at the remaining schedule for the 2024 Presidents Cup

Here is a detailed look at the remaining schedule for the 2024 Presidents Cup at the Royal Montreal Golf Club:

Saturday, 28 September:

Will Call Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm
Gates open to public at 6:30 am
Round 3 Matches (Four-ball) begin at approximately 7:02 pm
Round 4 Matches (Foursomes) begin at approximately 1:40 pm
Local TV – 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday, 29 September:

Will Call Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Gates open to public at 9:00 am
Round 5 Matches (Singles) begin at approximately 12:02 pm
Local TV and NBC – 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Closing Ceremony Celebration immediately after play concludes