Justin Thomas shines as US leads at Presidents Cup Day 1

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Justin Thomas shines as US leads at Presidents Cup Day 1

Summary

At the 2026 Presidents Cup on September 24 in Medinah, IL, the U.S. team ended Day 1 with a 3-2 lead over the International team. Justin Thomas played a key role, winning alongside rookie Jackson Koivun. Other notable performances came from Wyndham Clark and Sam Burns, who secured points in tightly contested matches. The International team showcased resilience, with standout contributions from Hideki Matsuyama and Tom Kim. The next rounds promise continued competition as teams vie for an overall win in the event.

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•U.S. leads 3-2 at the end of Day 1.
•Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun won 4&3 against Corey Conners and Nico Echavarria.
•Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa claimed a 3&2 victory over Ryan Fox and Adam Scott.
•Sam Burns partnered with Scottie Scheffler for a tight 1 up win.
•Hideki Matsuyama and Tom Kim were key players for the International team.

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