Salt Lake City native Tony Finau made four birdies in 17 holes in his opening match of the Presidents Cup, but only two of them won holes for his U.S. team in a losing effort.
International players Adam Scott and Byeong Hun An took a 2-and-1 win over Finau and Bryson DeChambeau in a four-ball match Wednesday (Thursday in Australia) at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
The International team, with Sandy resident Mike Weir as an assistant captain, took a surprising lead in the four-day competition that continues with five foursomes (alternate-shot) matches in the second round.