The International Team delivered a dominant performance on Friday at the 2026 Presidents Cup, sweeping all four matches in the foursomes session to take a surprising lead at Medinah. The victory erased a one-point deficit from Thursday’s fourball play, giving the non-US side a 5-3 advantage heading into the final day.
In what was considered the marquee matchup of the session, world number one Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns were defeated by the South Korean pairing of Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im. The loss marked a significant setback for the American captaincy, as Scheffler, who had carried Team USA to a crucial win on day one, failed to replicate that success in the alternate shot format.
The International squad maintained their momentum throughout the afternoon, with other key results including victories for Canada’s Corey Conners and Nick Taylor, as well as strong showings from the rest of the international roster. The comprehensive session sweep has shifted the narrative of the competition, moving the International Team from underdogs to frontrunners.
Team USA now faces an uphill battle on Saturday’s singles matches, where they will need to win more than half of the remaining points to reclaim the trophy. The Americans have acknowledged the challenge but remain focused on mounting a comeback at their home venue.
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