In 1983, Australia surprised the sailing world, winning the then Americas Cup using a racing sailboard with a secret “winged keel.” As a sports buff and proud Australian, Adam Scott knows all about one of the greatest upsets and triumphs in sport. Having played in every Presidents Cup since 2003’s infamous tie in South Africa without tasting sweet victory in the biennial competition between the U.S. and the International Team, Scott is anxious for the tide to turn and the International Team to celebrate its own version of an America’s Cup upset. Entering next week’s competition in Montreal as heavy underdogs again, Scott was asked if his side has a winged keel equivalent this year, and if so, what could it be?
