Internationals take 7-3 lead at Presidents Cup after foursomes sweep
Saturday 26 September 2026 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated In this story Ryan Fox, Sam Burns
The International Team secured a 5-0 sweep in the foursomes session at Medinah Country Club to lead the United States 7-3. Following an initial one-point deficit, players including Ryan Fox and Nick Taylor helped build the cushion. The team now holds its largest lead in the competition since 1998.
Key facts
5 facts
- Location: Medinah Country Club, Illinois
- Current score: Internationals lead 7-3
- Foursomes session result: 5-0 sweep for the Internationals
- Points remaining: 20 points
- Historical context: Internationals last won in 1998
The full story
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The International team achieved a 5-0 sweep in the foursomes session at Medinah Country Club, moving to a 7-3 overall lead over the United States. This performance follows an opening day of four-ball matches where the Americans led 3-2. The current lead is the largest the Internationals have held since 1998, the last year they won the tournament.
New Zealander Ryan Fox and Australia's Min Woo Lee secured a 1-up victory against Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark. Fox, the reigning Open champion, clinched the win on the 18th green after Lee provided strong driving throughout the round. The match was closely contested, with Morikawa unable to convert a birdie on the final hole to level the contest.
Canadian players Corey Conners and Nick Taylor defeated world number one Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns 1-up. Taylor secured the win on the 18th hole with an approach shot from the fairway that landed approximately 60cm from the cup. Meanwhile, Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im earned a 3-and-2 win over Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman.
Adam Scott and Christiaan Bezuidenhout won their match 3-and-2 against Justin Thomas and Cameron Young. The sweep was completed by Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim, who beat Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay 4-and-3. International captain Geoff Ogilvy described the day as "an incredible day for us".
How it developed
- Sat 26 Sep, 2:30pmThe report notes that Sunday's matches will include four four-ball matches followed by four foursomes matches, with day three matches beginning at 12am NZT.
Where reports differ
- Reports vary on the specific distance of Taylor's winning shot, cited as one foot or 60cm.
- One report identifies the winners of the final match as Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim, while another names them Tom Kim and Kim Si-woo.
Compiled from reports by Stuff, RNZ, NZ Herald and 1News.
