Some would argue that the writing was on the wall for the International team well before its five-point Presidents Cup defeat at Quail Hollow.
There is little debate, however, that at least two members of the American side are very superstitious.
Speaking recently on Fred Couples’ show on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, U.S. captain Davis Love III revealed two superstitions that may or may not have helped the Americans avoid a disastrous collapse.
The first involves Jordan Spieth, who, as Love tells it, had fallen 2 down through three holes to Cam Davis in singles.
"But really what happened is Jordan Spieth left his lucky ball markers in his locker," Love said.