The 16th edition of the Presidents Cup is currently underway at Medinah Country Club in Illinois, where Team USA, the defending champions, are hosting the International side. Over the course of four days, a total of 30 points will be contested across five distinct sessions, and the first team to accumulate 15.5 points will claim the trophy. On Thursday the competition opened with five four‑ball matches, giving both squads an early chance to set the tone. The United States edged ahead, taking a 3‑2 lead over the International contingent after the first session concluded.
The action then moved to Friday for the inaugural foursomes round, where pairs from each team will alternate shots on the same ball, a format that demands precise teamwork and strategic shot‑making. The Friday foursomes line‑up, listed in British Summer Time, is as follows: - 19:05 – Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns versus Corey Conners and Nick Taylor - 19:19 – Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman versus Sungjae Im and Hideki Matsuyama - 19:33 – Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark versus Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee - 19:47 – Justin Thomas and Cameron Young versus Adam Scott and Christiaan Bezuidenhout - 20:01 – Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele versus Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim Saturday will feature both four‑ball and foursomes sessions. The four‑ball tee times are slated for 13:02, 13:20, 13:38 and 13:56 BST, while the afternoon foursomes will start at 19:15, 19:29, 19:43 and 19:57 BST.
The final day, Sunday, is reserved for the singles matches, with tee times beginning at 17:02 and running through 18:19 BST. All 24 competitors will be on the course, each playing an individual match that could swing the overall score dramatically. Team USA is captained by former PGA Tour winner Brandt Snedeker, who is looking to extend the United States’ dominance – they have secured 13 of the last 15 Presidents Cups and are aiming for an 11th straight victory.
The International squad is led by Geoff Ogilvy, a former world number one from Australia, who hopes to guide his team to only their second triumph, the first since 1998, and break a long streak of defeats on foreign soil. The United States roster includes several automatic qualifiers based on recent performance: Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley and Collin Morikawa. Captain Snedeker’s picks add depth and experience with Jacob Bridgeman, Patrick Cantlay, Chris Gotterup, Jackson Koivun, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas.
Supporting the captains are vice‑captains Gary Woodland, Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson, all seasoned veterans who can offer strategic counsel. The International team’s automatic qualifiers are Si Woo Kim (Korea), Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), Min Woo Lee (Australia), Tom Kim (Korea) and Adam Scott (Australia).
Their captain’s selections round out the line‑up with Sungjae Im (Korea), Nico Echavarria (Colombia), Corey Conners (Canada), Nick Taylor (Canada), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (South Africa) and Ryo Hisatsune (Japan). Vice‑captains Trevor Immelman, Tim Clark, Taylor Pendrith and Camilo Villegas will assist Ogilvy throughout the event. Broadcast coverage is being provided by Sky Sports, with live feeds from every session. Thursday’s four‑ball matches kick off at 5:30 pm UK time (11:35 am local time), followed by Friday’s foursomes beginning at 7:00 pm (1:05 pm local).
Saturday’s four‑ball action will be shown on Sky Sports+ at 1:00 pm and on Sky Sports Golf at 5:30 pm, while the afternoon foursomes will air at 7:00 pm. Sunday’s singles start at 5:00 pm on Sky Sports Golf and will continue well beyond the final point being secured.
In addition to the Presidents Cup, Sky Sports is also airing two other major golf tournaments this week: the DP World Tour’s Open de France and the LPGA’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, marking the first LPGA event on the channel since the Solheim Cup. Fans eager to follow the competition can stream the coverage via Sky Sports Golf, which offers a contract‑free option for viewers who prefer online access.
For those interested in playing the sport themselves, Sky Sports provides a link to book tee times at over 1,700 courses across the United Kingdom and Ireland, allowing golf enthusiasts to experience the game on a local level. As the tournament progresses, the question on everyone’s mind is which side will ultimately lift the Presidents Cup. With Team USA holding a narrow lead after the opening session and both teams fielding deep, talented rosters, the outcome remains uncertain. The blend of seasoned leaders, emerging stars, and the unique pressure of match‑play format ensures that every hole could prove decisive.
Stay tuned for live updates, in‑depth analysis, and the final showdown that will determine the champion of this prestigious biennial event.