Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns will be the first American duo to tee off at the 2026 Presidents Cup, a real power move by Team USA. Medinah Country Club near Chicago will witness the world No. 1 and the reigning U.S. Open runner-up face international stars Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im in Four-Ball. Captain Brandt Snedeker is thus relying on his key players right from Thursday to make an early statement.
No surprise for insiders, as Scheffler and Burns have long been best friends and are considered a "buddy team." However, despite their close connection, things haven't always gone smoothly in international team events: so far, they haven't secured a victory as a pair in either the Presidents or Ryder Cups. This could add an extra dose of drama to the match.
Team USA: Clear Favorites
The United States is, in any case, the clear favorite. Of the 15 Presidents Cup editions to date, the Americans have won a remarkable 13 – a dominance that is unmatched. Captain Snedeker's team aims to continue this impressive streak in 2026 and show from the outset who's boss.
First Pairings Announced
Anticipation is building as the official pairings for the opening day have been set. The focus is clearly on the Scheffler/Burns versus Lee/Im matchup, but other matches also promise to be genuine highlights. Golfers can look forward to exciting contests where every shot counts and momentum can be decisive.
Matchups for the first session tomorrow have been set! Thursday Four-Ball Match 1: Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns vs. Min Woo and Sunjae Im Match 2: Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele vs. Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune Match 3: Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun vs.
