The International Team holds a three-point lead over the United States heading into the Sunday Singles at the 2026 Presidents Cup in Chicago, carrying a 10.5-7.5 edge after eight matches at Medinah Country Club.
Golf’s match-play showdown at Medinah Country Club has reached a historic turning point. For the first time in tournament history, the International Team carries a lead into the final day while playing on foreign soil, sitting comfortably ahead of the American side at Course No. 3.
Medinah Country Club Course No. 3 and the 2026 Presidents Cup Standings
The venerable Medinah Country Club, Course No. 3 provides the stage for the 16th playing of the Presidents Cup. The championship layout carries significant history, having previously hosted the Ryder Cup in 2012, two PGA Championships, and three U.S. Opens.
Saturday’s split across four morning Four-ball and four afternoon Foursomes matches left the overall score at 10.5 to 7.5 in favor of the challengers. The U.S. team managed to chip away slightly during the day’s opening session, securing a 2.5-1.5 win in Four-ball, but late afternoon rallies by the Internationals preserved their cushion.
Saturday Afternoon Foursomes and Key Match Results
The afternoon session delivered stark contrasts for both squads. Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele finally handed Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim their first defeat of the week, closing out a 2&1 victory after the International pair had opened the tournament with three wins.
Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup delivered the most dominant performance of the day, crushing Adam Scott and Sungjae Im 6&4. Yet the American momentum hit a wall elsewhere on the course. Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee erased a deficit against Sam Burns and Wyndham Clark, winning or tying four consecutive holes late in the match to secure a 3&2 victory.
Late rallies by the all-Canadian duo of Corey Conners and Nick Taylor alongside Fox and Lee secured a vital 2-2 split in the afternoon Foursomes, maintaining the Internationals’ three-point advantage.
Sunday Singles Lineup and the Path to the Trophy
Sunday features all 24 golfers squaring off in singles matches. The first team to reach 15.5 points lifts the trophy, meaning the International Team needs just five points from Sunday’s matches to secure victory.
Television coverage for the Sunday Singles action runs from noon to 6 p.m. ET on NBC, broadcasting live from the Illinois venue as the U.S. side attempts a final-day comeback.
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