Brandel Chamblee called Geoff Ogilvy’s decision to send Nico Echavarria against Scottie Scheffler in the Presidents Cup singles a brilliant strategy. The International Team led by three points after Saturday and, Chamblee said, needed five of Sunday’s 12 points.
Chamblee said Ogilvy put some strength early but held stronger players back rather than risk a direct strength-for-strength matchup against the U.S. team. Echavarria had not played since Thursday; Chamblee said he had a high ceiling and might still produce a half-point.
The article also criticizes U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker for placing Scheffler fourth in the order, arguing that it let Ogilvy choose Echavarria as his opponent. It says a U.S. sweep of the first six matches remained possible and would put pressure on the International Team in the final six.
