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US Takes Slim Lead at Presidents Cup
25 Sep
Summary
- USA holds a 3-2 lead after Thursday's four-ball matches.
- Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns secured a crucial late victory.
- The US team aims for an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup win.
The United States holds a slim 3-2 advantage over the Internationals following the first day of four-ball matches at the Presidents Cup. World number one Scottie Scheffler, paired with Sam Burns, secured a crucial 1-up victory in their marquee match, contributing to the Americans' early lead.
Other points for the United States came from Justin Thomas and rookie Jackson Koivun, who won their match 4&3, and Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa, who secured a 3&2 win. The Internationals earned their points through Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune, who defeated Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele 3&1, and Tom Kim and Kim Si-woo, who clinched a 3&2 victory.
The US team, historically dominant in this rivalry with a 13-1-1 edge, is aiming for its eleventh consecutive win. International captain Geoff Ogilvy expressed optimism despite the deficit, noting positive aspects from his team's performance.
