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Day 1 Presidents Cup Recap: Key Takeaways

25 de septiembre de 2026Diego Herrera1 min

Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns secured a late point, giving the American squad a 3-2 lead over the underdog International team on the opening day of the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club.

Key Observations:

The Americans' depth was evident. Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im had opportunities to win their match against Scheffler and Burns but couldn't convert late. This allowed the U.S. to maintain their lead, despite playing well early in the match. The Americans' depth is such that Jacob Bridgeman, a PGA Tour winner just four days prior, was set to make his debut on Friday.

The International team demonstrated they can compete. While Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im missed chances to close out their match, the one-point deficit is not insurmountable with 25 points still available. Both teams appear content with the standings after Day 1.

Medinah Country Club has the potential for an exciting event, especially with a re-routed course design that funnels more matches to the par-3 16th hole over the water. The surrounding landscape and grandstands create opportunities for dramatic moments. However, the course needs more crowd energy to match its potential. Wyndham Clark highlighted the need for the American crowd to create a more energetic atmosphere.

Si Woo Kim showed no signs of slowing down, contributing to a 3-and-2 victory alongside Tom Kim over Chris Gotterup and Emiliano Grillo. Kim's performance, with four birdies in 16 holes, adds to his strong Presidents Cup record (7-5-0). He is expected to earn more points for his team before the week concludes.