Chamblee praises Ogilvy's lineup decision for Presidents Cup singles match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Brandel Chamblee commended Geoff Ogilvy for matching Nico Echavarria against Scottie Scheffler during the Presidents Cup at Medinah. As the International Team leads by three points with one session remaining, Ogilvy's strategy involves sending out less experienced players first while positioning his stronger competitors later. Despite mixed performances from the lineup, this approach expresses confidence in Echavarria's potential. With key singles matches scheduled for Sunday, Team USA's selection process has also come under scrutiny, particularly the decision to hold back top players until later in the matches.
- •Brandel Chamblee praises Ogilvy's choices for matchups at Presidents Cup.
- •International Team leads by three points with one session left.
- •Ogilvy opted for a mix of experienced and less experienced players early.
- •Team USA's strategy also draws criticism for lineup choices.
- •Key singles matches are set for Sunday at Medinah.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Brandel Chamblee reacts to Geoff Ogilvy putting Nico Echavarria out against Scottie Scheffler at the Presidents Cup
"Brandel Chamblee has heaped praise on Geoff Ogilvy’s decision to put Nico Echavarria up against Scottie Scheffler for the Sunday singles at the Presidents Cup. Ogilvy could surely not have imagined that his team would be in such a great position with one session to play at Medinah.
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