Presidents Cup: USA Leads 3-2 as Day Two Foursomes Start

USA Takes Initial Lead at Medinah

The 2026 Presidents Cup commenced on Thursday at Medinah Country Club, with the United States team securing a narrow 3-2 lead over the International squad following the initial five four-ball matches. Captained by Brandt Snedeker, the American side claimed victories from Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns, who defeated Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im by one hole.

Further points for the USA came from Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun, who recorded a 4&3 win against Corey Conners and Nico Echavarria, and Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa, who overcame Ryan Fox and Adam Scott 3&2.

The International team, led by Geoff Ogilvy, responded with wins from Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune, who beat Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele 3&1, and Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim, who secured a 3&2 victory over Chris Gotterup and Patrick Cantlay. This sets up a tight contest as the teams head into the second day.

Day Two Foursomes Pairings Confirmed

The second day of the Presidents Cup, Friday, 25 September, will feature five foursomes matches. Play is scheduled to begin at 1:05pm Central Time (CT) at Medinah Country Club. The opening match will see the Canadian duo of Corey Conners and Nick Taylor face off against the American pairing of Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns.

Following at 1:19pm CT, Sungjae Im and Hideki Matsuyama will represent the International team against Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman. The third match, starting at 1:33pm CT, pits Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee against Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark. Adam Scott and Christiaan Bezuidenhout are set to play Justin Thomas and Cameron Young at 1:47pm CT.

The final foursomes match of the day, commencing at 2:01pm CT, features Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim against Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay, concluding the second session of the tournament.

Asian Players Central to International Challenge

The strong presence of Asian players within the International team highlights the region's growing influence in global team competitions. With Min Woo Lee, Sungjae Im, Hideki Matsuyama, Ryo Hisatsune, Tom Kim, and Si Woo Kim all featuring prominently in both the four-ball and foursomes pairings, their performances are crucial to the International team's prospects.

Golf fans across Asia will be closely following these matches, particularly as the International side aims to overturn the United States' one-point lead. The outcomes of these pairings, especially those involving multiple Asian representatives, will directly impact the momentum of the Presidents Cup and could inspire further engagement with the sport throughout the continent.