There are 30 points at the Presidents Cup, one for each match. The International team needs 15.5 points to win the 2026 edition at Medinah. The United States, which holds the Cup, needs 15, because a 15-15 tie leaves the Cup with the holder. After splitting Saturday afternoon’s foursomes 2-2, the Internationals lead 10.5 to 7.5 with only Sunday’s 12 singles matches left. It is the first time the International team has led entering singles on U.S. soil.
What Each Team Needs Sunday
| Team | Points now | Target | Needed from 12 singles |
|---|---|---|---|
| International | 10.5 | 15.5 to win | 5 |
| United States | 7.5 | 15 to keep the Cup | 7.5 |
Points by Session
| Session | Matches | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday four ball | 5 | U.S. won 3-2 |
| Friday foursomes | 5 | International won 5-0 |
| Saturday four ball | 4 | U.S. won 2.5-1.5 |
| Saturday foursomes | 4 | Split 2-2 |
| Sunday singles | 12 | 12:02 to 2:19 p.m. ET tee times, NBC and Peacock |
How Scoring Works
A won match is worth one point and a halved match half a point to each side. Matches tied after 18 holes are halved, with no extra holes. Because the United States won in 2024, a 15-15 finish means the Cup stays American; there is no playoff. Full rules: how the Presidents Cup works.
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