The United States took an early lead over the International team on the opening day of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, with Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns avoiding an upset in the first session. The result gives the Americans momentum heading into Friday’s five foursomes matches, where each team will alternate shots while playing a single ball.
Friday’s lineup features several high-profile pairings. Scheffler and Burns will face Corey Conners and Nick Taylor in the opening match at 2:05 p.m. ET, followed by Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman against Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im. Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa will meet Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee, while Justin Thomas and Cameron Young take on Adam Scott and Christiaan Bezuidenhout.
The final match carries a strong storyline, with Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele reunited against Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim at 3:01 p.m. ET. Cantlay and Schauffele have been one of the United States’ most experienced team combinations, compiling a 7-4 record in foursomes across Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup competition. Their Presidents Cup foursomes record is 4-1, although their four-ball results have been less impressive.
The Americans’ depth will be tested as only 10 players from each side can compete Friday, meaning four players in total will sit out. Play is scheduled to air on Golf Channel from 2-7 p.m. ET, with the matches streamed simultaneously on GC Mobile.