Xander Schauffele says he is trying to make 21-year-old Jackson Koivun laugh and feel at ease before the rookie’s Team USA debut at the Presidents Cup. Koivun won the 3M Open in his third pro start and is set to open alongside Justin Thomas on Thursday.
Schauffele described the team-room atmosphere as fun, with plenty of laughter, and said the rookies seemed battle-tested, had good attitudes and showed no fear. He said Koivun was gradually opening up to his teammates.
Schauffele also praised International Team golfer Adam Scott, who is making his 12th Presidents Cup appearance but has never been on a winning side in the event. Schauffele said he admires Scott’s competitiveness and thinks a victory would mean a lot to him.
