Presidents Cup: International team bounces back, sweeps foursomes matches to take lead at Medinah as U.S. struggles
The International team achieved a rare sweep of the foursomes matches at the Presidents Cup, taking a 7-3 lead over the U.S. team at Medinah. The Americans struggled to convert putts, leaving them with a significant deficit heading into the weekend.
Why it matters
The Presidents Cup is a premier international golf event, and this performance marks a significant shift in momentum for the International team.
Well, the International team bounced back.
The Americans struggled across the board on Friday at Medinah Country Club in Chicago, and will now have to enter the weekend at an event they've dominated since the beginning with plenty of work to do if they're going to retain the Presidents Cup.
The International team dominated on Friday to jump out of the early hole they found themselves in after Thursday's four-ball session. They won all five foursomes matches during the second day of play at the Presidents Cup, and now hold a 7-3 lead entering the weekend.
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