The 16th Presidents Cup is now underway at Medinah Country Club in Illinois, where Team USA welcomes the International Team for a four‑day showdown. The competition, which spans Thursday through Sunday, features a total of 30 points up for grabs across five distinct sessions: fourball, foursomes, and singles.
The format is straightforward – the first side to reach 15.5 points claims the trophy. On Thursday, the United States got off to a strong start, winning three of the five fourball matches.
The following day, the International Team turned the tables by sweeping all five foursomes matches, demonstrating the depth and versatility of their roster. Saturday will see another round of fourball contests followed by the final foursomes session, after which the field will converge for the decisive Sunday singles matches. Team USA enters the event as the defending champion and is aiming for an 11th straight victory in this biennial competition. To retain the cup, the Americans need just 15 points out of the 30 available.
Their opponents, the International Team, are hunting for only their second Presidents Cup win and their first since 1998. Historically, the United States has dominated the event, winning 13 of the last 15 editions, while the International side has never secured a triumph on foreign soil. The Saturday fourball pairings are set as follows (all times listed in British Summer Time): - 13:02 – Justin Thomas paired with Jackson Koivun will take on Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im. - 13:20 – Collin Morikawa joins Wyndham Clark against Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim.
- 13:38 – Chris Gotterup partners with Cameron Young to face Nick Taylor and Corey Conners. - 13:56 – Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns will compete against Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune. Later that evening, the foursomes will be played in four tee times: 19:15, 19:29, 19:43 and 19:57.
The Sunday singles will begin at 17:02 and continue through 18:19, with all 24 players on the course simultaneously, each trying to add crucial points for their side. Captaining Team USA is former major champion Brandt Snedeker, who is supported by vice‑captains Gary Woodland, Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson.
The American roster combines automatic qualifiers—Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley and Collin Morikawa—with captain’s picks that include Jacob Bridgeman, Patrick Cantlay, Chris Gotterup, Jackson Koivun, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas. This blend of seasoned veterans and rising stars gives the U.S.
a deep pool of talent and strategic flexibility. The International Team is led by former Open champion Geoff Ogilvy.
His vice‑captains are Trevor Immelman, Tim Clark, Taylor Pendrith and Camilo Villegas. Automatic qualifiers for the International side are Si Woo Kim (Korea), Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), Min Woo Lee (Australia), Tom Kim (Korea) and Adam Scott (Australia). Ogilvy’s captain’s picks add further intrigue: Sungjae Im (Korea), Nico Echavarria (Colombia), Corey Conners (Canada), Nick Taylor (Canada), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (South Africa) and Ryo Hisatsune (Japan).
The diverse nationalities represented underscore the truly global nature of the competition. Broadcast coverage will be extensive. Sky Sports will stream every session live. Saturday’s fourball action starts at 13:00 on Sky Sports+ and will also be shown at 16:30 on Sky Sports Golf.
The afternoon foursomes will follow at 19:00, and the climactic Sunday singles will be broadcast from 17:00 onward on Sky Sports Golf, continuing well past the moment the winner is crowned. In addition to the Presidents Cup, Sky Sports is airing the DP World Tour’s Open de France and the LPGA’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, making it a packed week of premier golf. Fans looking to follow the drama can also stream the coverage without a long‑term contract, and they can take advantage of special offers to book a round at any of the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland.
The tournament’s schedule, tee times, and player line‑ups provide ample opportunity for spectators to plan their viewing or even to attend the event in person, should they wish to experience the atmosphere at Medinah. As the competition progresses, the key storylines will revolve around whether the United States can continue its near‑decades‑long dominance, or if the International Team can finally break through on foreign soil.
The performances of marquee players such as Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, Hideki Matsuyama and the emerging talents like Jackson Koivun and Sungjae Im will be closely watched. Each match contributes to the cumulative score, and the pressure will mount as the teams approach the final singles day, where every point becomes decisive. Ultimately, the Presidents Cup offers a unique blend of team strategy, individual brilliance, and national pride.
Whether you are a casual fan or a dedicated golf enthusiast, the event promises high‑stakes competition, memorable moments, and the chance to witness history in the making as the United States and the International Team vie for the coveted trophy.