As the 2026 Presidents Cup reaches its decisive final day, Team USA faces a critical challenge. Trailing the International Team by three points after three days of intense competition, the Americans must secure at least eight of the 12 available points in the singles matches to claim the trophy once again.
The event, held at the prestigious Medinah Country Club just outside Chicago, Illinois, began on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 12:02 p.m. ET. Initially favored to dominate, the U.S. side now confronts the prospect of a surprising upset if the International Team can capture five points or more in the concluding round.
Singles Matches and Tee Times
Sunday’s schedule features 12 singles matchups, each teeing off at scheduled intervals starting from noon Eastern Time.
12:02 p.m. ET: Ryo Hisatsune vs Cameron Young
12:14 p.m. ET: Tom Kim vs Wyndham Clark
12:26 p.m. ET: Corey Conners vs Justin Thomas
12:38 p.m. ET: Nico Echavarria vs Scottie Scheffler
12:50 p.m. ET: Sungjae Im vs Sam Burns
1:02 p.m. ET: Christiaan Bezuidenhout vs Chris Gotterup
1:14 p.m. ET: Hideki Matsuyama vs Collin Morikawa
1:26 p.m. ET: Adam Scott vs Patrick Cantlay
1:38 p.m. ET: Si Woo Kim vs Jackson Koivu
1:50 p.m. ET: Min Woo Lee vs Jacob Bridgeman
2:02 p.m. ET: Nick Taylor vs Russell Henley
2:14 p.m. ET: Ryan Fox vs Xander Schauffele
Every point earned today significantly impacts the tournament’s outcome. The Presidents Cup rules state that in the event of a tie, the two teams share the trophy, adding further weight to the stakes of each match.
With the singles format determining the final result, both teams are preparing for a dramatic conclusion. The International Team, against expectations, is poised to claim victory should they secure five or more points, while Team USA must mount a strong comeback to retain the title.