Internationals Take Commanding 7-3 Lead Over USA in Presidents Cup After Foursomes Sweep
In the Presidents Cup golf tournament held in Medinah, Illinois, the Internationals established a 7-3 lead over Team USA after a sweep in Friday's foursomes matches.
Tyler Longview, TX, September 25, 2026 —
The Presidents Cup golf tournament, currently taking place in Medinah, Illinois, has seen the Internationals team establish a significant early lead over their counterparts from Team USA. As of Friday, the Internationals hold a commanding score of 7-3.
This substantial advantage was primarily built following a dominant performance by the Internationals in Friday’s foursomes matches. The team managed to sweep all available foursomes pairings, securing crucial points and widening the overall gap between the two sides. Foursomes play, a format where partners alternate hitting the same ball, typically requires strong teamwork and precision.
The outcome of these foursomes matches has set a clear direction for the early stages of the tournament. While the final score remains subject to the results of upcoming sessions, the Internationals’ sweep has placed them in a strong strategic position heading into the remainder of the competition.
Details regarding the specific pairings within the foursomes matches and the individual outcomes of each contest were not provided in the summary. The exact number of matches played in the foursomes session and the total points available in that session were also not specified.
The Presidents Cup is a team golf competition contested between a team representing the United States and an International Team representing the rest of the world, excluding Europe. The tournament is held biennially, alternating host countries. The venue for this year’s event is Medinah, Illinois, a location known for hosting significant professional golf championships.
With the Internationals holding a 7-3 lead, the focus now shifts to the subsequent days of competition, where Team USA will aim to close the deficit. Further sessions will include different match formats, each offering opportunities for teams to accrue points.
Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FERGUSON, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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