Internationals Poised for Presidents Cup Win on September 28 at Medinah

The International golf team will chase history on Sunday, September 28, needing just five points from 12 singles matches to win the Presidents Cup for the first time since 1998. Leading 10.5-7.5 after Saturday’s foursomes and four-ball sessions at Medinah Country Club, the Internationals have never held an advantage heading into singles on American soil. Australians Min Woo Lee and Adam Scott have been central to the upset bid against a heavily favored U.S. team.

How the Internationals built their lead

The International team swept Friday’s foursomes to grab a four-point advantage, then held on through Saturday’s marathon day despite trailing in every match at one stage. Min Woo Lee was undefeated on Saturday, combining with Sungjae Im to tie their four-ball match, then rallying with New Zealand’s Ryan Fox to beat U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark and Sam Burns 3-2 in foursomes. Canada’s Corey Conners and Nick Taylor fought back from three down after 10 holes to shock Jacob Bridgeman and Russell Henley 1-up, preserving the three-point cushion.

What the Internationals need to clinch

The International team needs 15.5 points total to win the Cup. With 10.5 already secured, they require five points from Sunday’s 12 singles matches. The U.S. team, which has won 13 of the previous 16 Presidents Cups, needs 15.5 points as well. The Internationals have only won once since the event began in 1994, claiming their sole victory at Royal Melbourne in 1998.

The U.S. fightback bid and Trump’s presence

The United States mounted a strong comeback on Saturday, with Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup delivering two blitzkrieg-style victories. Young and Gotterup won their morning four-ball 2-1 against Canada’s Corey Conners and Nick Taylor, then crushed Adam Scott and Sungjae Im 6-4 in foursomes after playing the front nine in six under par. U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker front-loaded his singles lineup to grab early momentum. President Donald Trump is expected to attend Sunday’s matches at the suburban Chicago venue, where Europe pulled off the famous 2012 “Miracle at Medinah” Ryder Cup comeback.

Min Woo Lee’s starring role

The 28-year-old Australian has emerged as one of the International team’s leading figures in just his second Presidents Cup. Lee was undefeated on Saturday, helping add 1.5 points to the International tally. International captain Geoff Ogilvy said before the event that Lee would “play a big part” and “thrive in this environment” with his flair for big crowds. Lee and Fox have gone 2-0 in alternate shot format, rallying from early deficits to secure crucial victories.

Final Thoughts

The International team stands one day away from snapping a 28-year drought and claiming their first Presidents Cup victory on American soil. With a three-point lead and five points needed from 12 singles matches, the underdogs have positioned themselves perfectly for a historic upset.

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