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US Presidents Cup captain defends 'intangible' Mickelson pick

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The US team's Phil Mickelson (R) and Jordan Spieth during a photo session ahead of the 2015 Presidents Cup at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon on October 6, 2015

Incheon (South Korea) (AFP) - Jay Haas backed Tuesday his decision to give a Presidents Cup captain's pick to veteran Phil Mickelson, saying the five-time Major winner offered something "intangible" to his US team.

As the players headed out for their first full day of practice at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon, South Korea, Haas strongly defended his decision to choose Mickelson as one of two picks in his 12-man team after finishing only 30th in the US qualifying list.