Justin Thomas of the United States Team reacts to making a long par putt on the 15th hole during a foursomes triumph at the Presidents Cup. (Photo: AFP)
CHARLOTTE: Justin Thomas and Cameron Young sank clutch putts and the United States blunted a back-nine fightback to lead the Internationals 4-1 after Thursday’s opening Presidents Cup matches.
The Americans dominated early then held on in foursomes (alternate shot) matches at Quail Hollow, stretching their Presidents Cup win streak in the format to 16 sessions since 2005.
Thomas sank a 27-foot par putt to win the crucial 15th hole to give him and Jordan Spieth a 2&1 triumph over Corey Conners and Im Sung-jae.
Young sank a 26-foot birdie putt to win the 17th as he and Collin…
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