The International team held on to a three-point lead over the United States after the third day of the Presidents Cup at Medinah, moving closer to a first victory in the competition since 1994. The Internationals lead 10-5-7.5 heading into Sunday’s final singles matches, needing five points from the remaining 12 games to claim the trophy on American soil for the first time.
Despite being behind at some point in every match on Saturday, the International team managed to recover ground through both morning four-ball and afternoon foursomes sessions. The United States took the morning, winning two matches and halving another, but the afternoon session was split evenly. Canadian Corey Conners sealed the final match with a par at the 18th hole to secure a crucial point that preserved the Internationals’ advantage.
Team captain Geoff Ogilvy said the team’s resilience was a key factor. “We were down in every match, and to come back and get one and a half points out of this morning, we felt that was a little victory because we were down everywhere,” he said. Ogilvy added that the US side performed at a high level throughout the day. “Team USA played so well all day. They played some really high-level foursomes, especially this afternoon,” he said. “For the boys to somehow come back and pinch two points out of that and split the session was amazing.”
The Presidents Cup has traditionally been dominated by the United States, with the International team claiming the trophy only once in its history. That victory came 28 years ago, and never on US soil. Sunday’s 12 singles matches will decide the outcome, with 15.5 points required to win.
The pressure on both sides will mount as the competition heads into its decisive day. The Internationals have shown an ability to rally under pressure, but the US team’s strong fightback on Saturday demonstrated they remain a formidable opponent. The final day promises a tense battle as both sides seek to secure the points needed for victory.
According to BBC Sports.