U.S. Team Mounts Partial Comeback in Presidents Cup Fourball Session
The U.S. team made a partial recovery in the Presidents Cup golf tournament by winning the Saturday morning fourballs session. This win narrowed the International team's overall lead to 8 1/2 to 5 1/2 heading into the afternoon matches.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 26, 2026 — The United States team achieved a partial recovery in the Presidents Cup golf tournament on Saturday morning, winning the fourballs session. This victory allowed the U.S. side to narrow the overall lead held by the International team.
Entering the Saturday morning matches, the International team held a significant lead. However, the U.S. contingent secured a crucial session win in the fourballs format. While the exact number of points won by each team in the session was not detailed in the provided summary, the outcome was sufficient to reduce the International team’s overall advantage.
Following the morning’s play, the Presidents Cup standings shifted, with the International team now leading the U.S. team by a margin of 8 1/2 points to 5 1/2 points. This scoreline set the stage for the afternoon matches, where the U.S. team would aim to continue its momentum and further close the gap in the team competition.
The fourballs format, where each team designates two players to compete, with the lowest score on each hole counting as the team’s score, is known for its potential to create significant shifts in momentum. The U.S. team’s performance in this session indicated a strong effort to regain ground in the ongoing tournament.
The competition continues with further sessions scheduled, and the updated score reflects the dynamic nature of the Presidents Cup. The International team’s lead has been reduced, setting up an anticipated afternoon of play as both sides compete for points.
Story summarized from the original created by Doug Ferguson, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
