Mike Weir chose the same pairings for both sessions on day 3, opting to sit out four players as the Internationals lost 6-2 on Saturday

Did Mike Weir's unorthodox roster decision on the Presidents Cup's marathon Saturday contribute to a heartbreaking finish?

Hoping for a reversal of fortunes, International captain Mike Weir sent out the same eight players from the morning for the afternoon foursomes at the Presidents Cup. It's the first time that's happened in Presidents Cup history.

The sweep marked the fifth time that one team shut out the other in a session and the result each time has been the Americans wielding the brooms. The last time it happened also came at Royal Montreal in 2007. So much for hostile. The U.S. has never lost when leading after the first day. So there’s that.

Presidents Cup captain Mike Weir has presented each member of his International team with a special gift to commemorate next week’s matches against the United States at Royal Montreal Golf Club.

Canadian Mike Weir's International Team faced a tough start at the Presidents Cup but remains hopeful about turning the tide. Despite the U.S. team's dominant performance, Weir emphasizes his squad's positive spirit and plans strategic pairings to rally for the remaining sessions.

Canadian golf great Mike Weir leads the International team against the USA in the Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club; Weir has played in five and has been a captains assistant in the last three;