# Internationals lead Bridges Cup at Trump Turnberry

> Internationals build early lead in Bridges Cup at Trump Turnberry.
- Title: Internationals lead Bridges Cup at Trump Turnberry · Golf
- Summary: Internationals build early lead in Bridges Cup at Trump Turnberry. Internationals secure 6.5, 3.5 lead over Americans in first day of Bridges Cup at Trump…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/internationals-early-lead-day-1-bridges-cup
- Published: 2026-10-05T17:53:14+00:00
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- Topics: bridges cup, internationals, us team, trump turnberry, golf, scotland, america, bridges cup 2026, sports
## Internationals target Bridges Cup victory
Internationals arrived at Trump Turnberry to change the Bridges Cup story after three American victories.
## Internationals build early lead
Internationals built a 6.5, 3.5 lead on the opening day of the fourth Bridges Cup.
## Trump Turnberry tests players
King Robert the Bruce course demanded precision and punished loose shots with gorse tight to fairways and greens.
## Americans start strong
Americans won the opening fourball match 3 and 2, followed by a 1-up victory in the next match.
## Internationals show depth
Jacob Austin and Lukas Michel won 4 and 3 to begin a sweep of the final three morning matches.
## Internationals gain momentum
Gavin Dear and Josh Jamieson won 6 and 5 to extend the Internationals’ lead to 3-2.
## Internationals extend lead
Internationals extended lead to 6.5, 3.5 with wins in the final three matches.
## Americans respond
Americans won the final two matches to keep the overall margin at three heading into Tuesday.
## Key takeaway

Internationals secure 6.5, 3.5 lead over Americans in first day of Bridges Cup at Trump Turnberry.