The 16th Presidents Cup continued at Medinah Country Club in Illinois on Friday, with Team USA hosting the International side in a tightly contested series of foursomes matches. This four‑day showdown comprises five distinct sessions and a total of 30 points, meaning the first team to reach 15.5 points will claim the trophy. After Thursday’s four‑ball round, the competition moved into the second day’s foursomes, where pairs from each side tee off alternately, testing both skill and teamwork. On Friday, eight golfers took to the course in four head‑to‑head matches.
The line‑ups featured some of the world’s top talent: Scottie Scheffler teamed with Sam Burns against Corey Conners and Nick Taylor, while Russell Henley paired with Jacob Bridgeman to face Sungjae Im and Hideki Matsuyama. In the third match, Collin Morikawa joined Wyndham Clark to challenge Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee, and the final Friday pairing saw Justin Thomas and Cameron Young square off against Adam Scott and Christiaan Bezuidenhout.
Each match was scheduled to begin at 7:05 pm local time (1:05 pm GMT), with the overall session kicking off at 7 pm on the broadcast feed. The format of the Presidents Cup is designed to build drama over four days. After Thursday’s five four‑ball matches, Friday’s foursomes add another five points to the ledger.
Saturday features a second set of four‑ball contests followed by additional foursomes, and the finale on Sunday consists of 12 singles matches, where every player competes individually. The cumulative score determines the champion, with the defending United States needing 15 points to retain the cup, while the International team aims for 15.5 to secure a historic victory—their last triumph came in 1998, and they have only managed a tie in 2003 since then.
Team USA entered the competition as the defending champions, having captured their 11th consecutive title in 2024. Captained by former PGA Tour winner Brandt Snedeker, the American side also benefits from a strong supporting cast of vice‑captains, including Gary Woodland, Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley, and Webb Simpson. Their roster blends automatic qualifiers—such as Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, and Collin Morikawa—with captain’s picks like Jacob Bridgeman, Patrick Cantlay, Chris Gotterup, Jackson Koivun, Xander Schauffele, and Justin Thomas.
This mix of established stars and rising talents gives the U.S. depth across all formats.
Across the pond, the International team is led by veteran Australian Geoff Ogilvy, who has captained the side in several editions. His vice‑captains—Trevor Immelman, Tim Clark, Taylor Pendrith, and Camilo Villegas—bring experience from multiple tours.
The International lineup also features automatic qualifiers from four different nations: South Korea’s Si Woo Kim, Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, Australia’s Min Woo Lee, Korea’s Tom Kim, and Australia’s Adam Scott. The captain’s picks add further diversity, with Sungjae Im (Korea), Nico Echavarria (Colombia), Corey Conners (Canada), Nick Taylor (Canada), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (South Africa), and Ryo Hisatsune (Japan). This multinational roster underscores the truly global nature of the event.
Broadcast coverage of the Presidents Cup is extensive on Sky Sports. Thursday’s four‑ball matches were aired from 5:30 pm GMT, with the first tee shot at 5:35 pm (11:35 am local time).
Friday’s foursomes began at 7 pm GMT, and the action continued into Saturday with both four‑ball and foursome sessions. The Saturday four‑ball coverage launched at 1 pm on Sky Sports+ and at 5:30 pm on Sky Sports Golf, while the afternoon foursomes were shown live from 7 pm. Sunday’s singles matches received full coverage starting at 5 pm on Sky Sports Golf, extending well beyond the final point to capture the celebratory moments.
In addition to the Presidents Cup, Sky Sports highlighted two other major tournaments that week: the DP World Tour’s Open de France and the LPGA Tour’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, marking the first LPGA event broadcast since the Solheim Cup. Golf enthusiasts were encouraged to follow the live action, stream the coverage, or subscribe to Sky Sports without a long‑term contract.
Beyond the on‑course drama, the event also promoted golf tourism across the UK and Ireland, offering special pricing for tee times at over 1,700 courses. Fans could search by course, city, or postcode to find nearby playing opportunities, though the provided search returned no results at the time of writing.
As the competition progressed into its second day, the scoreboard reflected a closely fought battle. The United States, aiming to protect its recent dominance, needed to secure at least 15 points to hold the cup, while the International side sought the 15.5‑point threshold for an upset. The Friday foursomes results, combined with Thursday’s points, set the stage for a pivotal Saturday and a decisive Sunday singles showdown. Golf lovers worldwide tuned in, anticipating whether Team USA would extend its winning streak or whether the International team would finally break through after nearly three decades.
Overall, the Presidents Cup remains one of the most prestigious team events in professional golf, showcasing camaraderie, national pride, and elite competition. The blend of four‑ball, foursomes, and singles formats ensures a dynamic and unpredictable tournament, where every match can swing the momentum. With top‑ranked players, seasoned captains, and a global audience, the 2025 edition promises to add another memorable chapter to the event’s storied history.