Presidents Cup 2013: Highlighting Most Impressive Showings on Sunday

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Published: October 6, 2013

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Heading into Sunday's 12 singles matches, the United States needed just three-and-a-half points to win the 2013 Presidents Cup. 

After losing a huge lead at the 2012 Ryder Cup, however, the Americans knew they couldn't approach the all-important finale with anything less than 100 percent focus. 

Thankfully for the players and their fans flooding Muirfield Village, the United States earned one more point than it needed to secure the victory.

After Tiger Woods hung on to beat Richard Sterne 1-up, the team won the 2013 Presidents Cup by a final score of 18.5-15.5, as noted by the Associated Press, which also noted it was the fifth win in a row for the Americans:



There were many impressive performances throughout the final day, but the following players set themselves apart by playing their best golf under extreme pressure.

 

Jason Dufner, United States



If you've ever watched Dufner play for a few holes, then you're aware he isn't the kind of player who wears his emotions on his sleeve. But those who assume his lack of expression means he doesn't play the game with serious competitive fire would be mistaken. 

The International team earned the first point of Sunday's singles matches when Jason Day defeated Brandt Snedeker (more on that later), and the Americans needed to respond quickly.

Hunter Mahan answered with a point of his own, and then Dufner brought the United States to within two points of the win by beating Brendon de Jonge 4 and 3.

Utilizing razor-sharp approach shots, Dufner gave himself scoring opportunities and simultaneously put intense pressure on de Jonge.

He opened the day with a birdie on No. 1, thanks to a pin-seeker on his approach shot.



After winning his match, Dufner finally smiled—sort of—as noted by golf fan Mark Dempsey:

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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