U.S. Seeks Consecutive Victory
Presidents Cup Begins at Medinah as U.S. Seeks Eleventh Consecutive Victory
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The U.S. team enters with a 13-1-1 Presidents Cup record and would improve to 14-1-1 with an 11th consecutive victory.
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The International team’s fourth-match pairing will feature Adam Scott, making his 12th Presidents Cup appearance, alongside Ryan Fox against U.S. players Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa.
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The fifth Thursday match will pit the International team’s Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim against Patrick Cantlay and Chris Gotterup.
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An opening ceremony is scheduled for noon to 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, before the first match begins at 12:35 p.m. ET.
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The complete Thursday four-ball pairings and tee times will be revealed live on Golf Channel’s “Live From the Presidents Cup” at 4:45 p.m. ET Wednesday, with the captains making their selections in real time.
The 16th Presidents Cup begins Thursday at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago, with the U.S. team heavily favored to claim an 11th straight victory. Golfweek reports that the dominant Americans enter with a 13-1-1 all-time record, while the International team seeks to break a historic losing streak at the biennial matchup.
U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker opens with a star-studded lineup. Scottie Scheffler pairs with Sam Burns against Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im in the first match at 12:35 p.m. ET, following a noon opening ceremony. Yahoo Sports confirms the five four-ball matches on Thursday will set the tone for a weekend of singles and team play.
U.S. Dominance Continues With Deep Talent Pool
The American team boasts world-class pairings across the board. Xander Schauffele and Cameron Young face Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune in one match, while Justin Thomas plays alongside rookie Jackson Koivun. The team's depth reflects years of winning: a 13-1-1 record gives the U.S. an 11-victory streak to protect. Yahoo Sports notes this is the final major tournament of 2026.
International Team Looks to End Losing Streak
The International squad enters desperate for a breakthrough. Adam Scott returns for his 12th Presidents Cup appearance, pairing with Ryan Fox against Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa. In the fifth match, Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim take on Patrick Cantlay and Chris Gotterup. Golfweek says both teams aim for a strong opening to build momentum.
Format Shifts From Four-Ball to Foursomes
Thursday's five four-ball matches begin the competition. Friday brings foursomes play, while Saturday features both formats. Sunday concludes the event with 12 singles matches. Golfweek reports all pairings were announced live Wednesday on Golf Channel, with captains selecting lineups in real time at 4:45 p.m. ET.
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