U.S. avoids disaster, cuts International lead after Saturday fourballs at 2026 Presidents Cup
The International team enters Saturday afternoon foursomes with a 3-point lead — 8.5 to 5.5 over the U.S.
Following nine holes of Saturday's fourballs, the Presidents Cup scoreboard displayed a red status across the board. However, the International team began to make a comeback, gradually tying up matches or taking the lead. This prompted the U.S. team to mount an impressive rally, resulting in a 1-point difference instead of the predicted 5-0 defeat they experienced on Friday.
Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim continued their winning streak with a 2-1 victory over Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark. Both teams scored a half point thereafter, with Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun matching Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im.
The final two morning matches remained in the red column. Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young took an early lead but soon relinquished some holes, ultimately securing a 2-point victory over Nick Taylor and Corey Conners. Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns, who led by a single point for most of the first nine holes, faced a resurgence from Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune.
The U.S. team's turnaround began with a crucial long putt from Scheffler, which tied the match. They went on to win the next two holes, maintaining a 2-point advantage.
With these developments, the U.S. team regained confidence, securing a 2.5-1.5 victory in Saturday morning's fourballs. The International team's lead stood at 8.5-5.5 heading into Saturday's afternoon foursomes.
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