The first match of the day pitted the world‑number‑one American, Scheffler, alongside rising star Sam Burns against South Korea’s Min Woo Lee and fellow International player Sungjae Im. The pairing marked the start of a four‑day, 28‑match competition that pits the United States against a team of players from the rest of the world.
Team USA’s veteran Brandt Snedeker, who has been part of multiple Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup squads, will sit out the opening match but will lead the second‑seeded pairings later in the session. In the second fourball, Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele will face Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune.
Snedeker’s own fourball will feature seasoned campaigner Justin Thomas paired with 21‑year‑old rookie Jackson Koivun. The duo will meet Canadian Corey Conners and Colombian Nico Echavarria in the third match, a cross‑continental showdown that adds a global flavor to the competition.
The fourth fourball brings major‑champion Wyndham Clark together with Collin Morikawa to challenge Australia’s Ryan Fox and Australia‑born Adam Scott, while the final match of the session sees Chris Gotterup and Patrick Cantlay square off against South Korea’s Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim.
Team USA enters Thursday’s play with an unbeaten run of ten matches against the International side, a streak that began at the 2022 edition of the event. A victory in the opening fourball would extend that run to 11, reinforcing the United States’ dominance at Medinah.
All four days of the Presidents Cup are being broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf, with Thursday’s matches available to stream without a contract. The coverage includes expert analysis and behind‑the‑scenes features, offering fans worldwide a front‑row seat to the rivalry.