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Presidents Cup 2026: Scheffler and Burns lead Team USA
Scheffler and Burns pair for Team USA's first Presidents Cup match
In brief
Scheffler and Burns pair for Team USA's first Presidents Cup match Scheffler and Burns aim to end their poor record in team events Originally reported by Sky Sports.
First USA match
Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns face Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im in Thursday's first fourballs match at the Presidents Cup.
“Do I think we have unfinished business? I don't know if I would call it that.”
Team USA captain
Brandt Snedeker chose Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun for match three against Corey Conners and Nico Echavarria.
“Jackson being a young kid, I feel like he's really kind of found his way on our team really quickly.”
International team
Geoff Ogilvy expressed confidence in his team's chances ahead of the Presidents Cup match.
“I'm pretty optimistic about my team's chances.”
Koivun's adjustment
Jackson Koivun credited Justin Thomas for helping him adapt to the team environment.
“He and Russell Henley have been really good to me over the past couple years.”
Scheffler and Burns record
Scheffler and Burns have a 0-3-1 record in four matches at the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup.
“It's been frustrating the times we have played together.”
Fox's motivation
Ryan Fox aims to channel Europe's Ryder Cup success to win for Adam Scott in the Presidents Cup.
“We're trying to flip the pressure on the US.”
Scheffler's goal
Scheffler and Burns hope to end their underwhelming run of form in team events.
“Yeah, this week we're going to go out and compete as hard as we can.”
Team USA strategy
Snedeker separated long-time teammates Cantlay and Schauffele for the Presidents Cup.
“I feel like he's handled the adjustment really well.”
The key point
Scheffler and Burns aim to end their poor record in team events
