Get ready, golf fans, because the Presidents Cup kicks off this Thursday, September 24th, bringing some serious, high-stakes golf showdowns to Medinah Country Club Course No. 3. This biennial event sees the United States squad go head-to-head with the International squad, and if you haven’t been paying attention, the historical record here is absolutely wild. It’s a battle for bragging rights and a chance to rewrite a seriously one-sided story.
Can Ogilvy’s Trio Break the American Streak?
This year, U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker is leading the Stars and Stripes into battle, and his squad is looking to extend a truly dominant run. But don’t count out the International team just yet. Geoff Ogilvy’s roster boasts some serious talent, including a trio of major winners in Adam Scott, Hideki Matsuyama, and Ryan Fox. Those guys are absolute studs, and they’ll be looking to make some noise. The first session alone features five fourball matches, with the first teeing off at 12:35 p.m. ET on Thursday. Can this group of major champions finally turn the tide? It’s a huge task against a team with such a commanding history.
The Staggering History That Defines This Rivalry
Let’s talk about that history, because it’s impossible to ignore. The U.S. leads this whole affair with an almost unbelievable 13-1-1 record. Think about that for a second. Thirteen wins, one draw, and just *one* single victory for the International Team, which happened all the way back in 1998 in Australia. That is a massive hill to climb for Ogilvy’s squad. Every single match this week carries the weight of that historical dominance. The International team isn’t just playing for the Presidents Cup, they’re playing to prove that 1998 wasn’t just a fluke.
Here’s How to Catch All the Action From Medinah
You’ll want to be locked in all weekend to see how this plays out. Golf Channel and Golf Channel mobile will be providing live, on-site coverage every single day from Medinah. On Thursday, September 24th, catch Day 1 fourballs from 12:30-7PM, followed by “Live From the Presidents Cup” from 7-9PM. Friday, September 25th, brings Day 2 foursomes from 2-7PM, with “Live From” running 7-9PM. Saturday, September 26th, has Day 3 fourballs from 8-9AM on Golf Channel, then both fourballs and foursomes shift to NBC and Peacock from 9AM-7PM. “Live From” closes out Saturday from 7-9PM on Golf Channel. Finally, the big one: Sunday, September 27th, features the final-day singles matches from Noon-6PM on NBC and Peacock, with “Live From” finishing things up 6-8PM on Golf Channel. Don’t miss a second of this incredible golf showdown.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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