Event 7 – When I Attended the Presidents Cup by Myself

Event 7 – Oh, Canada! My Presidents Cup is Full
- Sidetrip – Twelve Hours in Montreal

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While not in Montreal, proper, the venue attempted to bring key parts of the city onto the grounds. Here is the view from atop Mont Royal.

^{Many arena rock standards were played at the first tee.}

^{Another musical sampling from the first tee pre-matches.}

^{The first tee even heard “Oh Canada” before Conners & Hughes teed off.}

^{Canadian Mackenzie Hughes nails a terrific approach on No. 9.}

^{Hughes and teammate Corey Conners walk onto the ninth green.}

^{Conners sinks the birdie putt on No. 9 to win the hole.}

^{The first group playing Friday’s Foursomes are introduced.}

^{Russell Henley’s approach on No. 9 was on line.}

^{Scottie Scheffler’s missed putt on No. 9 sums up the day for Team USA.}

^{Sungjae Im’s par putt at No 9 during Friday’s action.}

^{Xander Schauffele’s par putt visits all parts of the cup before dropping.}

^{My first look at the Royal Montreal Golf Club upon entering.}

Traveling Party – Doug
Last Time Visited – This was Doug’s first time attending the Presidents Cup
Running List of States Traveled To/Through: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, & West Virginia
Running List of Countries Traveled To/Through: Canada (Ontario & Quebec), England, Scotland, United States, & Wales
Distance Traveled – 1,114 miles round trip
Cumulative Distance Traveled After Seven Events – 12,624 miles
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