Americans Trim Presidents Cup Deficit with Strong Four-Ball Finish
At Medinah, the United States won Saturday morning's four-ball session 2½–1½, cutting the International Team's Presidents Cup lead to 8½–5½. Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns closed with three straight hole wins to beat Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune, while Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim stayed unbeaten together. Four matches remain before Sunday's singles.
At Medinah, the U.S. took Saturday morning's four-ball set by a 2½–1½ margin, leaving the Internationals ahead 8½–5½ with 14 matches complete. Chris Gotterup and Cameron Young earned a point, while Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns added another in the final match. Four matches remain before Sunday singles.
Scheffler and Burns trailed after Hideki Matsuyama birdied No. 13, but Scheffler squared the match at 15. Burns then set up wins at 16 and 17, giving the Americans a 2&1 result. Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim remained perfect as partners, and Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun halved with Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im.
The tight Presidents Cup could sustain viewer interest into the weekend, especially for fans following national teams and emerging players. A strong American comeback may draw more casual golf audiences, while International success could grow the event's appeal in partner countries. For Medinah-area businesses and tournament organizers, the remaining matches may support attendance, tourism, and merchandise spending. Young golfers might also see team formats as an accessible entry point to the sport.