Two weeks of group play in a row. How first-rate is that?
The 2018 UL International Crown is being held in Korea, which (1) insures a certainly wild crowd of enthusiasts and (2) offers us US viewers top time coverage, in contrast to the Ryder Cup closing week.
Tony Jesselli has completed a totally thorough preview at his website, so I'll simply hit multiple key factors.
The eight teams in this year's matches are Korea, the United States, England, Japan, Australia, Thailand, Chinese Taipei and Sweden. Defending champion Spain did not qualify this time, which is one of the more unique aspects of this competition. [CORRECTION: The US is defending, and I don't know why I got confused since it's in all the ads. Spain was the defending team two years ago but didn't qualify -- still making this a unique aspect though.] And while the two teams most expect to contend for the title are Korea and the US, each team comes in with a few questions.
For the Korean crew, Inbee Park certified however selected no longer to play so another Korean participant ought to go. You must wonder how that will affect their chances. After all, ULIC groups do not have a separate captain, so how will the Koreans play with out their most skilled participant to steer them?
On america side, each Michelle Wie and Lexi Thompson come in with questions -- Wie from accidents, Thompson regarding her form. In my mind, this surrounds america group with even extra questions than the Ryder Cup crew faced ultimate week.
I can not assist however think that Thailand could easily be the sleeper on this week's event. The Jutanugarn sisters Ariya and Moriya, veteran Pornanong Phatlum, and younger Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong have all played very sound golfing this season, with each Jutanugarns having gained, Sherman having two Top5s and Pornanong one. Don't underestimate them!
GC's coverage starts offevolved this night at 8pm ET.
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