The 16th Presidents Cup is set to unfold at Medinah Country Club in Illinois, where Team USA will host the International Squad in a highly anticipated four‑day showdown. This edition features a total of 30 points up for grabs across five distinct sessions, beginning with five four‑ball matches on Thursday, followed by five foursomes on Friday. Saturday will host another round of four‑ball play and then a second foursomes session, before the competition culminates on Sunday with a full slate of 24 singles matches. The first side to accumulate 15.5 points clinches the Cup.
Team USA enter the event as defending champions and are aiming for an unprecedented 11th straight victory in the biennial contest. To retain the trophy they need just 15 points.
The International Team, on the other hand, are hunting their second overall win and their first since 1998, having fallen short in 13 of the last 14 editions. Both captains—Brandt Snedeker for the United States and Geoff Ogilvy for the International side—have assembled strong rosters blending automatic qualifiers with strategic captain's picks. **Thursday – Four‑ball Matches (All times BST)** - Match 1 (17:35): Scottie Scheffler & Sam Burns vs Min Woo Lee & Sungjae Im - Match 2 (17:53): Cameron Young & Xander Schauffele vs Hideki Matsuyama & Ryo Hisatsune - Match 3 (18:11): Justin Thomas & Jackson Koivun vs Corey Conners & Nico Echavarria - Match 4 (18:29): Wyndham Clark & Collin Morikawa vs Ryan Fox & Adam Scott - Match 5 (18:47): Chris Gotterup & Patrick Cantlay vs Tom Kim & Si Woo Kim **Friday – Foursomes (All times BST)** - Tee times: 19:05, 19:23, 19:41, 20:01 **Saturday – Four‑ball (All times BST)** - Tee times: 13:02, 13:20, 13:38, 14:56 **Saturday – Foursomes (All times BST)** - Tee times: 19:15, 19:29, 19:43, 19:57 **Sunday – Singles (All times BST)** - Matches commence at 17:02 and run sequentially until 18:19, with each player stepping up to the tee in a rapid‑fire format.
The United States squad includes automatic qualifiers such as Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley and Collin Morikawa. Captain Snedeker’s picks add depth with Jacob Bridgeman, Patrick Cantlay, Chris Gotterup, Jackson Koivun, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas. Supporting them are vice‑captains Gary Woodland, Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson, who will provide strategic counsel throughout the event. International automatic qualifiers feature Si Woo Kim (Korea), Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), Min Woo Lee (Australia), Tom Kim (Korea) and Adam Scott (Australia).
The International captain’s selections bring Sungjae Im, Nico Echavarria, Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Ryo Hisatsune into the mix. Their vice‑captains—Trevor Immelman, Tim Clark, Taylor Pendrith and Camilo Villegas—round out a diverse leadership team.
Sky Sports will broadcast every session live. Thursday’s four‑ball coverage kicks off at 5:30 pm BST, with the first tee shot at 5:35 pm (11:35 am local time). Friday’s foursomes begin at 7:00 pm BST, the first match starting at 7:05 pm (1:05 pm local).
Saturday’s four‑ball action airs at 1:00 pm on Sky Sports+ and at 5:30 pm on Sky Sports Golf, while the afternoon foursomes start at 7:00 pm. Sunday’s singles receive full coverage from 5:00 pm onward on Sky Sports Golf, continuing well beyond the final putt.
The Presidents Cup shares the Sky Sports lineup this week with two other major tournaments: the DP World Tour’s Open de France and the LPGA’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, marking the first week of LPGA coverage since the Solheim Cup. Golf fans can watch the United States and International teams battle for the coveted trophy exclusively on Sky Sports, with streaming options available without a contract for those who prefer online viewing. Beyond the raw schedule, the event carries significant narrative weight.
Team USA’s dominance over the past decade has set a high bar, and each International player now faces the dual challenge of representing their nation while trying to break a long‑standing drought. The blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talent promises strategic intrigue, especially in the alternate‑shot foursomes where chemistry can outweigh individual brilliance.
Meanwhile, the singles day will test every participant’s mental fortitude, as each point directly contributes to the final tally. Whether you are a casual observer or a dedicated follower of match‑play golf, the 2025 Presidents Cup offers a compelling mix of drama, skill and international rivalry. Tune in, track the evolving leaderboard, and see which side ultimately lifts the trophy at Medinah.