By Taylor on March 31, 2008
Presidents Cup captain Fred Couples has selected his good friend Jay Haas to be his assistant captain for the 2009 Presidents Cup. (Thanks to Fantastic Fred Fan gobrowns for the find.)
“Jay has been one of my closest friends in golf for many years, and I respect his competitive instincts and leadership abilities very much,” Couples [...]
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By Taylor on March 6, 2008
Sports Illustrated’s Gary Van Sickle pens a long article on Fred, his play thus far and being named Presidents Cup captain. A long article that feels both nostalgic and optimistic.
Here’s a sample.
The best thing about Fred may be that he still thinks golf is fun, and that golf should be fun. That’s why, despite his [...]
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By Taylor on March 5, 2008
In an interview with ESPN at the PODS Championship, Fred restated his desire to have Robin Williams and Michael Jordan involved with the US team in the Presidents Cup.
“I think Michael is one of the greatest team players,” Couples said Tuesday at the Innisbrook Resort, where he will play this week in the PODS Championship. [...]
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By Taylor on February 27, 2008
Tuesday’s press conference with PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem and Captains Greg Norman and Fred Couples can be seen in its entirety here.
Below are some of Fred’s comments from the press conference as well as comments from Fred’s friend Davis Love III.
“It’s kind of nerve-wracking to say you’re following Jack Nicklaus after three years,” [...]
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By Taylor on February 26, 2008
The PGA Tour released the official announcement confirming that Fred Couples has been named as the 2009 Presidents Cup captain.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — The PGA TOUR announced Tuesday that Presidents Cup veterans Fred Couples and Greg Norman will serve as Captains for the United States and International Teams, respectively, when The Presidents Cup is [...]
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