Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns got off to a blistering start at the 2026 Presidents Cup in Medinah, immediately snatching the first lead for the USA. On Thursday, in the opening Fourball match against Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im, the two superstars generated plenty of momentum, providing the Americans with crucial early energy on the green. A powerful start that resonated!
Scheffler immediately showed how it's done on the first tee, chipping in for a birdie that got the crowd roaring early and catapulted the US team into the lead. Min Woo Lee countered on the second hole with a long birdie, but Burns was wide awake and promptly restored the USA's 1-up lead. The action was truly intense!
Battle of Nerves in Medinah
Nerves were frayed, and the intensity was palpable from the start. Sam Burns, in particular, once again proved his clutch qualities later on. A birdie on the 14th hole was worth its weight in gold, securing the equalizer in a match that was already in a critical phase. Such moments decide victory or defeat – and Burns delivers.
11th Triumph in Sight
While Scheffler and Burns led the charge, other US pairings were also in action, hunting for the five points of the Fourball session. These included illustrious names like Cameron Young/Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas/Jackson Koivun. For the US team, the defending champions, things are going according to plan so far. They are aiming for their 11th consecutive victory against the International Team. Medinah is buzzing, and the Americans are showing they won't give up this trophy without a fight.
