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Golf: Internationals Presidents Cup penpics

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan walks on the 10th hole during the second round of the Fortinet Championship at Silverado Resort and Spa North course on September 16, 2022 in Napa, California. ©AFP

Charlotte (AFP) - Penpics for the Internationals team at the Presidents Cup (top six qualified on points, next six were selected by Internationals captain Trevor Immelman):

HIDEKI MATSUYAMA (JPN)

Age: 30, PGA Tour wins: 8

Presidents Cup: 4 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019) / 6-7-4 record

Became the first Japanese man to win a major title by capturing the 2021 Masters.Won his eighth PGA title in January at the Sony Open in Hawaii to match South Korean K.J.Choi for the most all-time by an Asian player.Was 2-0 in fourballs at 2019 Cup.

IM SUNG-JAE (KOR)

Age: 24, PGA Tour wins: 2

Presidents Cup: 1 (2019) / 3-1-1

Shared second at 2020 Masters in his debut at Augusta National.Won the 2020 PGA Honda Classic.Won 2021 Shriners Children's Open last October at age 23, second-youngest winner there behind Tiger Woods.The 2019 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year won twice in fourballs and in singles at 2019 Cup.

KIM JOO-HYUNG (KOR)

Age: 20, PGA Tour wins: 1

Presidents Cup: Rookie

Won his first PGA title last month at Greensboro with a final-round 61 to capture the Wyndham Championship.He will be the second-youngest player to tee off for the Internationals after Japan's Ryo Ishikawa.

COREY CONNERS (CAN)

Age: 30, PGA Tour wins: 1

Presidents Cup: Rookie

Won his only PGA title at the 2019 Texas Open.Lost to Kevin Kisner in the WGC Match Play semi-finals.Shared sixth at the Masters last April for his third consecutive top-10 finish at Augusta National.

ADAM SCOTT (AUS)

Age: 42, PGA Tour wins: 14

Presidents Cup: 9 (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019) / 16-22-6

The Internationals record-holder makes his 10th Cup appearance still seeking his first victory, having lost eight times since his 2003 debut at a draw in South Africa.The 2013 Masters champion played his way up the PGA playoff ladder into the season-ending Tour Championship.Most recent PGA title was at Riviera in 2020.

MITO PEREIRA (CHI)

Age: 27, PGA Tour wins: 0

Presidents Cup: Rookie

A trio of 2021 Korn Ferry Tour triumphs brought him the first three-win promotion to the PGA since 2021.Led the PGA Championship in May after 54 holes only to share third after a double bogey on the 72nd hole.

CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT (RSA)

Age: 28, PGA Tour wins: 0

Presidents Cup: Rookie

Managed his best PGA finish with a runner-up effort at the John Deere Classic in July.Missed only four cuts on the season.Three-time winner on the European Tour, most recently at the 2020 South African Open.

CAM DAVIS (AUS)

Age: 27, PGA Tour wins: 1

Presidents Cup: Rookie

Won his first PGA title at the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic.Had five top-10 finishes in 2022, sharing third at the Heritage with a final-round 63.

KIM SI-WOO (KOR)

Age: 27, PGA Tour wins: 3

Presidents Cup: 1 (2017) / 1-2-0

Shared a fouball win with India's Anirban Lahiri at the 2017 Cup.The 2017 Players Championship winner took his most recent PGA victory at last year's American Express tournament. 

LEE KYOUNG-HOON (KOR)

Age: 31, PGA Tour wins: 2

Presidents Cup: Rookie

Defended his title in May at the Byron Nelson tournament thanks to a final-round 63, his career-low round on the PGA Tour.Shared fifth at the BMW Championship to qualify for the Tour Championship.

SEBASTIAN MUNOZ (COL)

Age: 29, PGA Tour wins: 1

Presidents Cup: Rookie

Won his only PGA title in 2019 at the Sanderson Farms championship, beating Im in a playoff.His three top-five finishes this past season included a solo third at the RSM Classic after opening with a 60. Also fired 60 in first round at Byron Nelson on his way to a share of third.

TAYLOR PENDRITH (CAN)

Age: 31, PGA TOUR wins: 0

Presidents Cup: Rookie

Shared second at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in July for his best career PGA showing.Led after three rounds at Bermuda before sharing fifth.Missed four months with a rib injury.

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