The 16th Presidents Cup is now in full swing at Medinah Country Club in Illinois, where Team USA, the defending champions, are hosting the International Team in a four‑day showdown that features five distinct sessions and a total of 30 points up for grabs. The competition began with a strong showing from the United States on Thursday, as they secured three of the five four‑ball matches.
However, the International side answered back on Friday by sweeping all five foursomes, demonstrating that the contest remains wide open. Saturday’s play saw the Americans claw back a little bit, edging the morning four‑ball session 2.5‑1.5.
The momentum shifted again in the afternoon when the International squad took half of the points in the foursomes, leaving the overall tally at 10.5‑7.5 in favor of the visitors as the tournament headed into its decisive final day. All 24 players are slated to tee off in the Sunday singles, and the first team to accumulate 15.5 points over the week will claim the Presidents Cup.
Team USA, led by captain Brandt Snedeker, is aiming for an 11th straight victory in the biennial event. To retain the trophy, the Americans need just 7.5 points from the singles matches; an outright win would require eight points.
The International Team, under the guidance of captain Geoff Ogilvy, is hunting for only its second overall triumph and its first since 1998. They have never managed to win the Cup on foreign soil, making the stakes especially high for the overseas contingent. The opening singles match will feature Cameron Young, who earned the honor of leading the United States out on the first tee.
Young made a similar impact at the Ryder Cup last September, delivering an early point for the hosts at Bethpage Black. This time, he will face Japanese rookie Ryo Hisatsune, a player who has shown promise on the Asian Tour and will be eager to make a statement on this prominent stage. Below is the full lineup of Sunday singles tee times (all listed in British Summer Time): - 17:02 – Cameron Young vs.
Ryo Hisatsune - 17:14 – Wyndham Clark vs. Tom Kim - 17:26 – Justin Thomas vs.
Corey Conners - 17:38 – Scottie Scheffler vs. Nico Echavarria - 17:50 – Sam Burns vs. Sungjae Im - 18:02 – Chris Gotterup vs. Christiaan Bezuidenhout - 18:19 – Collin Morikawa vs.
Hideki Matsuyama - 18:31 – Patrick Cantlay vs. Adam Scott - 18:43 – Jackson Koivun vs.
Si Woo Kim - 18:55 – Jacob Bridgeman vs. Min Woo Lee - 19:07 – Russell Henley vs.
Nick Taylor - 19:19 – Xander Schauffele vs. Ryan Fox Captain Ogilvy has opted not to front‑load his lineup, instead reserving many of his strongest players for later matches in the hopes of mounting a comeback when the pressure is highest.
The International side will need five points from the singles to secure their first away‑soil victory in the history of the Presidents Cup. Team USA’s roster is a blend of automatic qualifiers and captain’s picks. Automatic qualifiers include Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley and Collin Morikawa. The captain’s selections add depth and experience: 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 final day. 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 picks feature Sungjae Im (Korea), Nico Echavarria (Colombia), Corey Conners (Canada), Nick Taylor (Canada), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (South Africa) and Ryo Hisatsune (Japan).
The visiting side is also supported by vice‑captains Trevor Immelman, Tim Clark, Taylor Pendrith and Camilo Villegas. Sky Sports will broadcast every session live. Saturday’s four‑ball matches start at 1 p.m.
on Sky Sports+ and at 4:30 p.m. on Sky Sports Golf. The afternoon foursomes follow at 7 p.m., and the Sunday singles coverage begins at 5 p.m.
on Sky Sports Golf, extending well beyond the moment a winner is crowned. Golf fans can also catch the DP World Tour’s Open de France and the LPGA’s Walmart NW Arkansas Championship on Sky Sports during the same week, making it a busy period for the network’s golf programming.
For those looking to follow the action closely, the tournament’s schedule and live streams are best accessed via a Chrome browser, which offers the most reliable video player experience. Whether you are a devoted follower of the Presidents Cup or a casual viewer curious about the drama of international team golf, the Sunday singles will provide the climactic finish to a tightly contested series. The United States will aim to seal another chapter in its dominant legacy, while the International Team hopes to finally break through and claim a historic victory on foreign ground. The outcome will hinge on each player’s performance under pressure, the strategic decisions of the captains, and the ever‑present possibility of a surprise upset that could swing the final tally in either direction.