The 2024 Presidents Cup has begun, with the United States taking a commanding lead after winning all five matches during the Round 1 four-ball session. Despite being heavy favorites, the International team faces an uphill battle in making a comeback, but Round 2 foursomes offer a chance to make the event more competitive heading into the weekend. Golfers on both teams will alternate shots during the five matches scheduled for Friday at The Royal Montreal Club, with action starting at 1 p.m. ET.
In Round 2, U.S. captain Jim Furyk has paired Ryder Cup duo Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay together, while Max Homa and Brian Harmon will make their Presidents Cup debut as a team after their success at last year’s Ryder Cup. On the International side, captain Mike Weir is notably sitting out Tom Kim, a top-ranked player, after Kim lost to Scottie Scheffler on Thursday. The matchups for Round 2 include exciting pairings such as Cantlay and Schauffele against Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im.
In the Round 1 matches, the United States team dominated, taking a 5-0 lead over the International team. The matches included victories by teams such as Xander Schauffele and Tony Finau, Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley, and Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala. The strong performance by the American team sets the stage for an exciting weekend of golf.
Fans can catch all the action of the 2024 Presidents Cup on TV and streaming services. The Second Round matches (Foursomes) will be broadcast from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the Golf Channel, with the Third and Fourth Round matches (Four-ball and foursomes) airing from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on NBC on Saturday. The Final Round matches (singles) will be broadcast from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on NBC on Sunday. Viewers can also stream the weekend coverage on Peacock.
The Presidents Cup Friday pairings for Round 2 promise exciting matchups, with teams like Cantlay and Schauffele facing off against Matsuyama and Im. The tournament is setting up to be a thrilling event, with the American team dominating in the early rounds. Fans can expect intense competition and top-notch golfing as the weekend progresses, with both teams vying for victory. Tune in to witness the drama and excitement of the 2024 Presidents Cup unfold.
