Maybe it has something to do with them rerouting the holes so the tougher finishing holes actually come into play earlier.

Sunday's Singles

CAMILO VILLEGAS
Career record:
0-3-0 overall, 0-0-0 singles vs. HUNTER MAHAN
Career record:
3-4-1 overall, 0-1-0 singles
Match time: 12:10 p.m. ET (9:10 a.m. local)
Analysis: Villegas has played in three matches but has yet to win in his Presidents Cup debut. Like the Colombian, Mahan sat out Saturday afternoon's Four-Balls so both should be rested. Granted, the American hasn't won a Singles match in the last two Cups, but his consistency should win out.
Predicted winner: Mahan
ADAM SCOTT
Career record:
7-10-2 overall, 1-2-0 singles vs. STEWART CINK
Career record:
8-7-2 overall, 2-1-0 singles
Match time: 12:21 p.m. ET (9:21 a.m. local)
Analysis: Scott got off to a good start with Els in picking up a Foursomes victory, but he hasn't won in three matches since. On the other hand, the normally steady Cink has only contributed a half point in his four matches. But the erratic play that has marked Scott's season -- and made him a controversial Captain's Pick -- could be exposed in Singles while the fiery Cink, who is 2-1 in Singles, has the opportunity to turn his Presidents Cup around.
Predicted winner: Cink
MIKE WEIR
Career record:
13-9-1 overall, 3-1-0 singles vs. JUSTIN LEONARD
Career record:
8-11-3 overall, 1-3-0 singles
Match time: 12:32 p.m. ET (9:32 a.m. local)
Analysis: Weir was extremely steady in his two Four-Ball matches with Els, both of which resulted in victories. He's 3-1-1 in Singles at The Presidents Cup, too, including a win over Tiger Woods two years ago, so he will be hard to beat. Leonard will always been remembered for that putt he made at Brookline to win the Ryder Cup in 1999, but his record overall in Singles is 1-4-2. Go figure.
Predicted winner: Weir
ROBERT ALLENBY
Career record:
7-12-3 overall, 1-2-1 singles vs. ANTHONY KIM
Career record:
2-1-0 overall, 0-0-0 singles
Match time: 12:43 p.m. ET (9:43 a.m. local)
Analysis: Allenby is one of the game's premier ball-strikers, but his putter has been suspect this year. He does have a winning record at 2-1-1 this week, but he'll be the lone ranger in his match on Sunday. Kim appeared to regain some of his fire in Saturday afternoon's Four-Ball win with Jim Furyk, so he could be tough. Who can forget his Ryder Cup Singles match with Sergio Garcia where the American was so focused he didn't realize he'd closed the Spaniard out?
Predicted winner: Allenby
GEOFF OGILVY
Career record:
3-5-0 overall, 1-0-0 singles vs. STEVE STRICKER
Career record:
9-5-0 overall, 1-1-0 singles
Match time: 12:54 p.m. ET (9:54 a.m. local)
Analysis: As good as the Aussie is, this has all the makings of a lopsided American victory. Stricker was on fire in his Four-Ball match Saturday afternoon -- making six birdies, including four straight on the front nine. Stricker has a chance to become just the third player to go undefeated at The Presidents Cup, and the way he's playing, don't bet against him. Don't forget, though, that Ogilvy has twice won the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, so he knows what he's doing.
Predicted winner: Stricker
ERNIE ELS
Career record:
16-11-2 overall, 3-2-0 singles vs. SEAN O'HAIR
Career record:
1-2-1 overall, 0-0-0 singles
Match time: 1:05 p.m. ET (10:05 a.m. local)
Analysis: Even though O'Hair is a rookie, this could be an interesting match. The American caught fire on Saturday when he and Phil Mickelson teammed for a win in Foursomes and a come-from-behind tie in Four-Balls. Els has a 3-1 record this week with two wins in Four-Balls, so he's obviously playing well. Not to mention, the Big Easy has the experience and a 3-2 mark in Singles, to boot.
Predicted winner: Els
RYO ISHIKAWA
Career record:
2-2-0 overall, 0-0-0 singles vs. KENNY PERRY
Career record:
7-8-0 overall, 2-1-0 singles
Match time: 1:16 p.m. ET (10:16 a.m. local)
Analysis: It had to happen -- old vs. young, the 49-year-old Perry against the 18-year-old Ishikawa. Perry sat out Saturday afternoon so he could rest for Sunday's competition. Ishikawa has shown flashes of brilliance this week, but he obviously has little experience in single match-play competition. Win or lose, Sunday's match will be a learning experience.
Predicted winner: Ishikawa
TIM CLARK
Career record:
5-7-2 overall, 0-2-0 singles vs. ZACH JOHNSON
Career record:
4-4-0 overall, 0-1-0 singles
Match time: 1:27 p.m. ET (10:27 a.m. local)
Analysis: The South African Clark has been one fiesty competitor this week, even though his record (1-2-1) doesn't reflect it. He hit the shot of the day to win Friday's Four-Ball match, and he knows how to come up big in match play -- he beat Woods earlier this year at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Johnson has split his four matches this week. At the Accenture Match Play in 2006, he took third place; otherwise, his singles record in match play events is spotty.
Predicted winner: Clark
Y.E. YANG
Career record:
2-0-1 overall, 0-0-0 singles vs. TIGER WOODS
Career record:
17-11-1 overall, 3-2-0 singles
Match time: 1:38 p.m. ET (10:38 a.m. local)
Analysis: On paper, it's the juiciest match-up of the day, with Woods likely chomping at the bit to gain some revenge after losing the PGA Championship when Yang rallied to beat him on the weekend. Woods was carried most of Saturday by teammate Steve Stricker -- including the Four-Ball match when they beat Yang and Ryo Ishikawa -- but he produced heroics when needed to win Saturday morning's match. Woods, however, has lost his last two Singles matches at The Presidents Cup.
Predicted winner: Woods
VIJAY SINGH
Career record:
16-15-2 overall, 1-4-2 singles vs. LUCAS GLOVER
Career record:
2-6-0 overall, 0-1-0 singles
Match time: 1:49 p.m. ET (10:49 a.m. local)
Analysis: Singh didn't exactly come to Harding Park in top form, but he's yet to lose this week (two wins, two halves). Singles have not been his strong suit in this event, though. Glover, meanwhile, has lost all three of his matches with partner Stewart Cink, but he did play bogey free in Saturday afternoon's Four-Balls.
Predicted winner: Singh
RETIEF GOOSEN
Career record:
11-9-3 overall, 3-1-0 singles vs. PHIL MICKELSON
Career record:
14-13-10 overall, 1-3-3 singles
Match time: 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. local)
Analysis: This will be a rematch of the 2003 Presidents Cup when Goosen beat Mickelson 2 and 1. Goosen should be well rested, having sat out Saturday afternoon's Four-Balls. But he's yet to win a match this week. Mickelson, meanwhile, has yet to lose one, and he's been the most consistent performer of any player at Harding Park, winning three matches with three different partners.
Predicted winner: Mickelson
ANGEL CABRERA
Career record:
3-6-3 overall, 1-0-1 singles vs. JIM FURYK
Career record:
15-9-3 overall, 4-1-0 singles
Match time: 2:11 p.m. ET (11:11 a.m. local)
Analysis: Cabrera has yet to produce a point in three matches, but he also struggled at the 2005 Presidents Cup before halving his Singles match against Phil Mickelson. To no one's surprise, Furyk has been solid this week, winning five out of a possible eight points. Before losing to Retief Goosen two years ago in Montreal, he had not lost in Sunday singles. Add his Ryder Cup record, and he's 8-2-1 in singles.
Predicted winner: Furyk

Hope we dont let them sneak back in this thing,,,,

My predictions for singles: I wish it would have been Scott vs. Kim, that would have been interesting to see the battle of mishits.

1)Villegas
2)Cink
3)Weir
4)Allenby
5)Stricker
6)Els
7)Ishikawa
8)Clark
9)Woods
10)Glover
11)Mickelson
12)Furyk


6/6/ split for the day thanks to a much needed strong finish by the last 4 US golfers who all win.
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USA wins 18 1/2 to 15 1/2


I still get why Tim Clark does not have some wins on the PGA tour. THis is not the first time I have seen tenascious golf from this guy.

CONGRATS USA !!!!!

Clark was on "Fire",,,,, he will soon win on the PGA Tour,, !! Was really expecting him to do so this year,, but never happened...........

Close to the final score, suprised that Stricker and Furyk lost though.

He has to learn how to close it out, What's he got; something like seven second place finishes?

I agree 100% there,,, not sure of the number of second place finishes but that sounds about right.

I was very fortunate to be working at home during the Presidents Cup competition. I was able to (and did) watch the entire competition. There was some absolutely fantastic golf played.

It was great to see Mickelson play so well. If his putting continues as it has recently he should be a force next year.
Tim Clarke...what can one say...fantastic play.
Stricker played outstanding golf...hated to see him lose his singles match, but perhaps his back was sore from carrying Tiger for a match.
Tiger did what Tiger should have done, won all five matches (with a lot of help from Stricker, but still...)
My favorite story of the week is no surprise, I'm sure, Ryo Ishikawa...what a player for 18 years old. This kid has so much potential, and already so much game and poise.

Very well stated GA,,,, Glad to see ya around here,,,, (Really) !!!!!