International Sweep Puts Team USA in a 7-3 Hole at the Presidents Cup
- On Friday, the International Team swept all five foursomes matches at Medinah Country Club, seizing a 7-3 lead over the United States in the Presidents Cup.
- The United States entered the day leading 3-2 after Thursday's opening session, but the alternate-shot format proved decisive as the Internationals flipped momentum in a stunning turnaround.
- Canadian duo Corey Conners and Nick Taylor defeated world number one Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns by one hole, while Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim secured a 4 and 3 victory over Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele.
- Eight matches resume on Saturday before 12 singles games on Sunday determine the winner, as the Internationals seek their first Presidents Cup triumph since 1998.
- Winning 10 straight events, the Americans face a four-point deficit reminiscent of 2024, defending a 13-1-1 all-time record in the Presidents Cup.
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Canada's Taylor, Conners help International team sweep Team USA, go up 7-3 at the Presidents Cup
MEDINAH, Ill. (AP) — Nick Taylor got his team into a mess with a bad drive and there was only one way to get out of it.
On the second day of the 2026 Presidents Cup, the International Team took a 7-3 lead over the United States Team by winning all five of their foursome matches. The pair of Kim Joo-hyung and Kim Si-woo, along with Im Sung-jae, contributed to the team's victory.
‘We Got Beat’: Justin Thomas Reacts After U.S. Team’s 0-5 Nightmare Round at Presidents Cup
Justin Thomas walked off the 18th green at Medinah Country Club, hit some putts on the practice area, then headed straight to the interview room. There was no time to process what had just happened. The United States had been swept 0-5 in Friday afternoon foursomes, pushing the overall score to 7-3, and Thomas had […]
Canada's Conners, Taylor topple world No. 1 Scheffler at Presidents Cup to put U.S. in hole
Ryan Fox and Nick Taylor each delivered clutch moments Friday that carried the Internationals to another stunning sweep in foursomes at the Presidents Cup, giving them a 7-3 lead going into the weekend as they look to end more than two decades of losing.
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Independent EspañolThe International team was surprised to beat 7-3 rivals in the Presidents Cup, with Fox and Taylor as key protagonists. The current advantage is the biggest since 1998, when they achieved their only win in the tournament, highlighting the importance of Saturday.
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