Presidents Cup Round 1: A Dominant Display by Team USA!

The 15th Presidents Cup kicked off at The Royal Montreal Golf Club with an exhilarating first round where Team USA delivered a striking performance, sweeping through the day with a stunning five victories. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as fans witnessed a relentless U.S. team, comprised of some of golf’s brightest stars, dominate their International counterparts.

Match Highlights:

Match 1: Schauffele & Finau Edge Out Day & An (1-up)

Xander Schauffele and Tony Finau showcased their tenacity in a thrilling contest against Jason Day and Byeong Hun An. The match swung dramatically with Day sinking an impressive 25-foot putt on the opening hole, but Finau and Schauffele quickly rallied to take the lead. A stunning 31-foot hole-out from the rough by Finau highlighted their skill, though the Internationals fought back valiantly to square the match. In a nail-biting finish, Schauffele made a crucial birdie on the 17th hole, allowing them to secure victory after both teams birdied the 18th.

Match 2: Morikawa & Theegala Triumph Over Scott & Lee (1-up)

In another nail-biter, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala used their precision and resilience to defeat Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee. After trading leads throughout the match, Morikawa’s 19-foot putt on the first hole set the tone. The duo eventually reclaimed the lead on the 14th hole, maintaining their advantage to clinch a hard-fought win.

Match 3: Henley & Scheffler Dominate Kim & Im (3 & 2)