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The 2026 Presidents Cup resumes on Saturday, September 26, at the Medinah Country Club near Chicago, Illinois, with Team USA aiming to recover after a tough opening day. On Friday, the International Team swept the Americans in the foursomes format, putting the home side on the back foot as the competition intensifies.
The action on Saturday kicks off at 8:02 a.m. ET with the morning four-ball matches. Team USA’s pairings include Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun, who will face Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im. Following them at 8:20 a.m. ET are Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark taking on Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim.
Saturday Morning Four-Ball Tee Times
Further morning contests include Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young battling Nick Taylor and Corey Conners at 8:38 a.m. ET, and the duo of Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns meeting Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune at 8:56 a.m. ET.
The afternoon session will feature foursome matches beginning at 2:15 p.m. ET, with pairings to be announced once finalized. This format will once again test the teamwork and strategy of each side as they vie for crucial points.
Looking ahead to Sunday, the event will conclude with the singles matches starting at 12:02 p.m. ET. Mirroring the Ryder Cup, the final day will see 12 individual matches, each worth one point. Team captains will determine the order of play on Saturday evening, setting the stage for a decisive finale.
For those unfamiliar with the format, match play is a hole-by-hole competition where players or teams aim to win the most holes rather than counting total strokes. This dynamic scoring system adds a strategic layer to the contest, as each hole presents a new opportunity to gain an advantage.
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