Shigeki Maruyama bringing out smiles and great play from Hideki Matsuyama at the Presidents Cup

MONTREAL (AP) — Shigeki Maruyama was all smiles, just like always, watching from in front of the 12th green as Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im delivered a record-tying rout over America’s best foursomes duo Friday at the Presidents Cup.

Maruyama was known as the “Smiling Assassin” during his career. His value as an assistant captain for the International team is that Matsuyama is now smiling, too.

It’s been like that all summer. That smile is infectious.

“Hideki’s rhythm is really important to him...