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Presidents Cup pairings for opening session at Medinah

PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2026, 6:03 PM ET

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Captains Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy announced the Thursday four-ball pairings and tee times for the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club Course No. 3 in Illinois. Opening the competition, U.S. pairing Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns face International competitors Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im in Match 1 at 12:35 p.m. ET. Subsequent matches feature Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele against Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune, followed by Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun meeting Corey Conners and Nico Echavarria. The final matches pair Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa against Ryan Fox and Adam Scott, while Chris Gotterup and Patrick Cantlay contest Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim. The biennial team match-play tournament brings top global golfers together for intense competition under strict team strategies, with captains relying heavily on star power and tactical depth for the opening four-ball session.

By Ayesha A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 24, 2026, captains announced official four-ball opening session pairings.
On September 24, 2026, tee times were officially confirmed for Medinah Country Club.
On September 24, 2026, players completed final practice rounds ahead of opening matches.
On September 25, 2026, the opening four-ball session commences at Medinah Country Club.
On September 25, 2026, afternoon matches test captaincy depth and player endurance levels.
On September 26, 2026, tournament organizers schedule subsequent team match-play competition sessions.
On September 27, 2026, final singles matches determine the winning team trophy outcome.
On September 28, 2026, post-tournament analysis evaluates individual player performance and statistics.
On September 29, 2026, players transition to upcoming PGA Tour fall season events.
On September 30, 2026, governing bodies review tournament broadcast viewership and engagement metrics.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Golf fans focus on team match-play excitement at Medinah.
Possible long-term US impact: Tournament success boosts domestic golf engagement and regional tourism revenue.
Most affected groups: Professional golfers, tournament organizers, travelling sports fans, and hospitality businesses.
Reader priority: Official tournament feeds, verified sports journalism, and direct player interviews.

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