The 16th Presidents Cup is now underway at Medinah Country Club in Illinois, where Team USA welcomes the International squad for a four‑day showdown. This biennial competition pits the United States against a collection of the world’s best players from outside the U.S., and this year the schedule promises 30 points up for grabs across five distinct sessions.
On Thursday the action kicked off with five four‑ball matches, followed by a second day of five foursomes contests. Saturday features two more rounds – four four‑ball matches in the morning and four foursomes in the afternoon – before the final day culminates in 24 singles matches. The first side to reach 15.5 points claims the Cup. Team USA, the defending champions, are aiming to secure an 11th straight victory.
To retain the trophy they need just 15 points this week, while the International Team is hunting its second overall win and its first since 1998. Historically, the United States has dominated, winning 13 of the previous 15 editions, with the International side yet to triumph on foreign soil. After the opening session the scoreboard reads USA 3, International 2.
The competition remains tight, and every match will be crucial as the teams move into Friday’s foursomes. Friday’s foursomes line‑up (all times shown in British Summer Time) is as follows: - 19:05 – Scottie Scheffler / Sam Burns versus Corey Conners / Nick Taylor - 19:19 – Russell Henley / Jacob Bridgeman versus Sungjae Im / Hideki Matsuyama - 19:33 – Collin Morikawa / Wyndham Clark versus Ryan Fox / Min Woo Lee - 19:47 – Justin Thomas / Cameron Young versus Adam Scott / Christiaan Bezuidenhout - 20:01 – Patrick Cantlay / Xander Schauffele versus Tom Kim / Si Woo Kim Saturday’s schedule continues with four‑ball matches at 13:02, 13:20, 13:38 and 13:56 BST, followed by the afternoon foursomes at 19:15, 19:29, 19:43 and 19:57 BST. Sunday’s singles begin at 17:02 and run through 18:19, with each match starting on the hour. Team USA is led by captain Brandt Snedeker, who will rely on a strong core of automatic qualifiers – Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley and Collin Morikawa – complemented by his captain’s picks: Jacob Bridgeman, Patrick Cantlay, Chris Gotterup, Jackson Koivun, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas.
The U.S. vice‑captains include Gary Woodland, Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson. Geoff Ogilvy commands the International side. His automatic qualifiers are Si Woo Kim (Korea), Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), Min Woo Lee (Australia), Tom Kim (Korea) and Adam Scott (Australia).
Ogilvy’s captain’s picks feature Sungjae Im (Korea), Nico Echavarria (Colombia), Corey Conners (Canada), Nick Taylor (Canada), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (South Africa) and Ryo Hisatsune (Japan). The International vice‑captains are Trevor Immelman, Tim Clark, Taylor Pendrith and Camilo Villegas.
Sky Sports will broadcast every session live. Thursday’s four‑ball coverage starts at 5:30 pm UK time, with the first tee‑off at 5:35 pm (11:35 am local time). Friday’s foursomes begin at 7:00 pm, with the first match teeing off at 7:05 pm (1:05 pm in Illinois).
Saturday’s morning four‑ball action is available on Sky Sports+ from 1:00 pm and on Sky Sports Golf from 5:30 pm; the afternoon foursomes follow at 7:00 pm. Sunday’s singles are shown from 5:00 pm on Sky Sports Golf and continue well beyond the final point.
The Presidents Cup shares the Sky Sports golf lineup this week with the DP World Tour’s Open de France and the LPGA’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship – the first major LPGA event since the Solheim Cup. Fans can watch the United States and International teams battle for the Cup exclusively on Sky Sports, with all four days streamed live via Sky Sports Golf.
Those without a contract can still access the coverage through a flexible streaming package. For golfers looking to practice their own game, Sky Sports offers discounted rates for booking tee times at over 1,700 courses across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Simply enter a course name, city or postcode to find the best deals. The question on everyone’s mind remains: which side will hoist the Presidents Cup this year?
With a narrow lead after day one, the United States will look to extend its dominance, while the International Team hopes to break a long drought and claim its first overseas triumph since 1998. The drama will unfold over the next three days, and every shot could tip the balance in this prestigious, fiercely contested event.