Robert Trent Jones Golf Club: Familiar spot for PGA TOUR players
The saying is “Virginia is for golfers,” right? Virginia and the entire DMV will welcome the Quicken Loans National as it heads for the first time to Robert Trent Jones Golf Club (RTJ) in Prince William County.
Surrounded by the tranquil Lake Manassas, RTJ opened in 1991 and will welcome PGA TOUR competition to its grounds for the first time in 10 years. The course has hosted a slew of tournaments in the past, including four Presidents Cup competitions, which pit the top players from the United States against an international team. Let’s take a look at notable numbers and notes from past Presidents Cup events contended at picturesque RTJ.
1994 Presidents Cup
United States def. International, 20-12
1996 Presidents Cup
United States def. International, 16.5-15.5
2000 Presidents Cup
United States def. International, 21.5-10.5
2005 Presidents Cup
United States def. International, 18.5-15.5
Among all four competitions:
Highest total points garnered by a U.S. team member: Davis Love III, 14 points
Highest total points collected by an International team member: Vijay Singh, 8 points
Matches taken to 18th hole: 15 matches were halved over the four competitions
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