The captains have laid their cards on the table: The duos for the decisive Friday Foursomes at the 2026 Presidents Cup in Medinah are set, and they promise a tactical masterpiece. Following the USA's 3-2 lead on Thursday, it's clear that International team captain Geoff Ogilvy and his US counterpart Brandt Snedeker must now pull the strings to change the course or extend the lead.
Foursomes is no walk in the park; it's about nerves, coordination, and razor-sharp precision, because every shot counts in the alternate-shot format. The USA is relying on proven power pairings to maintain the pressure. Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns will tee off for the second consecutive time, a clear signal that Snedeker trusts his A-team at the top. Later in the day, Justin Thomas and Cameron Young, as well as Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay, are set to seal the deal for the Americans.
International Counterattack
But the Internationals are not sleeping! Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im form an experienced pairing that aims to prove their mettle in Match 2. Adam Scott, a seasoned veteran on the team, is also playing a key role, paired with Christiaan Bezuidenhout in Match 4. They all know: points are crucial now to prevent the Americans from pulling further ahead on day two.
The five Foursomes matches will begin at 2:05 p.m. ET (8:05 p.m. CEST) with Scheffler/Burns against Corey Conners/Nick Taylor. The remaining matches will follow in quick succession: Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman will face Im and Matsuyama at 2:19 p.m. ET (8:19 p.m. CEST). Then, Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa (USA) will play against Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee at 2:33 p.m. ET (8:33 p.m. CEST), followed by Thomas and Young against Scott and Bezuidenhout at 2:47 p.m. ET (8:47 p.m. CEST). Schauffele and Cantlay will conclude the day against Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim at 3:01 p.m. ET (9:01 p.m. CEST). Pure excitement on the green!
Friday Presidents Cup Pairings are set. Match 6: Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns Vs Corey Conners and Nick Taylor Match 7: Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman vs. Sungjae Im and Hideki Matsuyama Match 8: Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark vs. Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee Match 9:
Who's Sitting Out?
Not everyone gets to play: For the USA, Chris Gotterup and Jackson Koivun will be sitting out, while Nico Echavarria and Ryo Hisatsune will be resting on the International side. Their time will surely come, but tonight, the spotlight belongs to the tactically chosen duos.
