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Presidents Cup: Scottie Scheffler, Sam Burns sneak through tough opening round as U.S. takes early lead at Medinah
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Key Points:
- Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns secured a narrow 1UP victory in their four-ball match at the 2026 Presidents Cup, giving the U.S. team an early lead of 3-2 over the International team after day one.
- Despite Scheffler's struggles on the international stage and a mixed record in Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup matches, the pair's win marked their first victory together in these events.
- Justin Thomas and rookie Jackson Koivun dominated their match with a convincing win, while Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa also cruised to a 3&2 victory, boosting the U.S. team's overall performance.
- The International team earned two points through strong performances by Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim, as well as Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune, who both won their matches convincingly.
- The competition continues Friday with five foursomes matches at Medinah Country Club, as both teams vie for control in this prestigious international golf event.
