Internationals take three-point advantage into Presidents Cup singles
The International team leads the United States 10.5-7.5 after day three of the Presidents Cup at Medinah. The hosts won two and halved one of the morning four-balls, but the afternoon foursomes were split. The Internationals need five points from Sunday's 12 singles matches to claim their first Presidents Cup since 1998.
The International side carries a 10.5-7.5 edge into the last day at Medinah. Although the United States took two morning four-ball matches and halved another, the afternoon foursomes were divided, leaving the overall margin unchanged. Corey Conners’ par save at the 18th secured the closing match for the Internationals.
Sunday’s 12 singles matches will decide the Presidents Cup. The Internationals require five points to win for the first time since 1998; the team has triumphed only once since the event began in 1994 and has never won on U.S. soil. Both sides need 15.5 points to clinch.
The result could shape how casual and dedicated golf fans engage with team competitions, especially if the Internationals end their long wait. A close finish may draw more viewers, increase discussion around players like Corey Conners, and boost interest in future Presidents Cup venues. For Medinah-area businesses and local volunteers, the final day may bring added visitor spending and media attention, though the scale is uncertain.