Presidents Cup star downs beer on first tee in wild scenes before team suffers 5-0 whitewash

Mackenzie Hughes set the tone for the 2024 Presidents Cup in Montreal with a bold move that electrified the crowd. On the first tee, the Canadian golfer downed a Stella Artois, much to the delight of the spectators, before the competition even began. Hughes, along with fellow Canadians Taylor Pendrith and Corey Conners, is part of an

international team captained by Ontario’s Mike Weir, determined to end Team USA’s dominant nine-win streak. While Hughes’ beer-chugging spectacle fired up the audience, it was not enough to stop Team USA from sweeping the day 5-0.

Despite Hughes’ entertaining display, the U.S. team, led by top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler, dominated the competition. Tensions flared on the course when Tom Kim of the International Team celebrated a birdie with a fist pump, prompting a sharp exchange with his friend and competitor Scheffler.

The brief spat, criticized by some for poor sportsmanship, highlighted the intensity of the event. As the Presidents Cup progresses, Team USA remains focused on securing their tenth consecutive victory, while the International Team strives to regroup and fight back.