Team USA Trails in Presidents Cup After International Team Sweep

Evansville, IN, September 25, 2026 —

The United States team is currently behind in the Presidents Cup golf tournament, with the score standing at 7-3 in favor of the international contingent. This deficit follows a period where the international team achieved a sweep, winning all available matches during a specific session of play.

The Presidents Cup, a biennial men’s team golf competition contested between a team representing the United States and an International Team representing the rest of the world excluding Europe, is being held in Medinah, Illinois. Specific details regarding the exact date of this development and the nature of the “international sweep” were not immediately available. Typically, a sweep refers to one team winning every match in a given session, such as a morning or afternoon set of foursomes or fourball matches.

The current aggregate score indicates a significant lead for the international side. As of the latest update, the United States team has secured 3 points, while the International Team has accumulated 7 points. The structure of the Presidents Cup awards points for each match won, with ties resulting in half a point for each team. The tournament concludes when one team reaches a predetermined number of points to win.

Further details about the specific players involved in the matches that led to the sweep, the individual match scores, and the overall schedule of events are not provided in the summary. The location of the tournament, Medinah, Illinois, is noted, but the specific course within Medinah or any notable course conditions were not mentioned. Information regarding what transpired immediately following this scoreline or any player reactions was also absent.

The Presidents Cup is known for its competitive nature, pitting top golfers against each other in a team format that differs from standard professional stroke play or match play events. A substantial deficit early in the competition, particularly after a day where the opposing team dominates all matchups, presents a considerable challenge for the trailing side.

Story summarized from the original created by DOUG FERGUSON, Associated Press on www.tristatehomepage.com, see more information here.

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