Controversy brews as Tom Kim and Sungjae Im walk off without letting Scottie Scheffler finish playing

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has begun play in Round 1 of the 2024 Presidents Cup. In Round 1, fans will witness five fourball matches between Team USA and the International Team. While the play has already begun, controversy too has erupted involving Scheffler and the International Team players.

During the 8th hole at the Royal Montreal Golf Club, International Team players Sungjae Im and Tom Kim walked 60 yards away towards the 9th hole before Scheffler, who was matched up with them, could finish putting. This behavior by the International Team golfers was considered disrespectful by Paul McGinley.

He said:

"That's bordering on bad behavior. That's disrespectful in my opinion. I know it's competitive out there, but this certainly shows you there is an underlying edge here that it's not all fun and games."

You can check out the video of Sungaje Im and Tom Kim walking away before Scheffler could finish putting below:

Scottie Scheffler and his Team USA partner Russell Henley are leading Sungjae Im and Tom Kim through 11 holes. While Henley scored birdies on the first and sixth holes, Scheffler scored birdies on the seventh and tenth holes. For Team International, Tom Kim is the only one who scored three birdies in this pairing.

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2024 Presidents Cup odds and best bets explored ft. Scottie Scheffler, Adam Scott

Scottie Scheffler of team U.S.A. tees off on the second hole during the first round of The Presidents Cup golf tournament (Source: Imagn)

Here is a detailed look at the odds and bets at the 2024 Presidents Cup ft. Scottie Scheffler, Adam Scott, etc (via CBS Sports):

• Scottie Scheffler: 6-1
• Xander Schauffele: 7-1
• Collin Morikawa: 8-1
• Patrick Cantlay: 9-1
• Sam Burns: 11-1
• Wyndham Clark: 14-1
• Tom Kim: 16-1
• Sungjae Im: 16-1
• Max Homa: 16-1
• Hideki Matsuyama: 16-1
• Adam Scott: 18-1
• Sahith Theegala: 20-1
• Si Woo Kim: 22-1
• Brian Harman: 22-1
• Tony Finau: 25-1
• Mackenzie Hughes: 25-1
• Jason Day: 25-1
• Corey Conners: 25-1
• Christiaan Bezuidenhout: 25-1
• Min Woo Lee: 28-1
• Taylor Pendrith: 30-1
• Russell Henley: 40-1
• Keegan Bradley: 40-1
• Byeong Hun An: 40-1

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A look at the schedule of the 2024 Presidents Cup

Here is a detailed look at the schedule of the 2024 Presidents Cup (all times in ET):

Thursday, September 26th:

• Will Call Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm
• Gates open to public at 9:00 am
• Opening Ceremony begins 30 minutes before tee time
• Round 1 Matches (Four-Ball) begin at approximately 11:35 am
• Local TV and Golf Channel – 11:30 am – 6:00 pm

Friday, September 27th:

• Will Call Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Gates open to the public at 10:00 am
• Round 2 Matches (Foursomes) begin at approximately 1:05 pm
• Local TV and Golf Channel – 1:00 – 6:00 pm

Saturday, September 28th:

• Will Call Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm
• Gates open to public at 6:30 am
• Round 3 Matches (Four-ball) begin at approximately 7:02 pm
• Round 4 Matches (Foursomes) begin at approximately 1:40 pm
• Local TV – 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday, September 29th:

• Will Call Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Gates open to public at 9:00 am
• Round 5 Matches (Singles) begin at approximately 12:02 pm
• Local TV and NBC – 12:00 – 6:00 pm
• Closing Ceremony Celebration immediately after play concludes
• NBC - 8:00 am – 6:00 pm