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Woods/Thomas-Leishman/Niemann: Breaking down the Day 1 matchups

Watch: Presidents Cup captains announce Day 1 matches

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MELBOURNE, Australia – The Presidents Cup pairings format continues to be intriguing. One captain throws out his pairing, the other then ponders and delivers a counterpunch.

Wednesday at Royal Melbourne was no different, as U.S. captain Tiger Woods deferred the opening pick to International captain Ernie Els, who opted for Aussie Marc Leishman and rookie Joaquin Niemann. Woods followed with himself and Justin Thomas.

Rickie Fowler and Matt Kuchar are sitting the fourball session for the Americans.