INCHEON, South Korea — Jay Haas took a deep breath, trying to calm nerves he had only ever felt on the golf course while playing. His U.S. team was one point away from winning the Presidents Cup, and the final match added another layer of emotion.
American victory depended on Bill Haas, who was much more than a captain's pick.
He was the captain's son.
And the kid came through, never missing a shot until a birdie putt was conceded on the last hole for a 2-up victory to capture the Presidents Cup.
"I was much more emotional, I think, than if it would have been anyone else on the team," Jay Haas said.