Marc Leishman named in International team for Presidents Cup

 On debut ... Marc Leishman
PHOTO: On debut ... Marc Leishman (Getty Images: Mike Ehrmann, File Photo)
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Australia's Marc Leishman will make his Presidents Cup debut in Ohio next month after being named as a captain's pick in the 12-man International line-up to face the United States.

Leishman, whose only US PGA Tour victory came in 2012, has recorded four top 10 finishes this season and shared fourth place at the Masters last April.

He is one of three Australians named by International captain Nick Price, with Masters champion Adam Scott and Jason Day also included.

Leishman will debut in the biennial tournament alongside Zimbabwe's Brendon de Jonge.

US captain Fred Couples opted for a blend of experience and emerging talent, choosing former major winner Webb Simpson and rookie sensation Jordan Spieth as his wildcards.

Simpson, the 2012 US Open champion, was widely expected to be included for the Ryder Cup-style competition after spending most of the past two years in the automatic top 10 in the US points standings before finishing up in 11th.

PGA Tour rookie Spieth, 20, was a much bolder selection but had captured Couples' attention with a sizzling run of form over the past two months that included winning his maiden PGA Tour title in July.

US team: Tiger Woods, Brandt Snedeker, Phil Mickelson, Matt Kuchar, Keegan Bradley, Jason Dufner, Steve Stricker, Bill Haas, Hunter Mahan, Zach Johnson, Webb Simpson, Jordan Spieth

International team: Adam Scott (Australia), Charl Schwartzel (South Africa), Jason Day (Australia), Ernie Els (South Africa), Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa), Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), Branden Grace (South Africa), Graham DeLaet (Canada), Richard Sterne (South Africa), Angel Cabrera (Argentina), Marc Leishman (Australia), Brendon de Jonge (Zimbabwe)