The international golf team, led by Geoff Ogilvy, staged a remarkable comeback on the second day of the Presidents Cup at Medinah, taking a 7-3 lead over the heavily favored American team. After the Americans dominated the first day, the international team swept all five matches in the alternate-ball format, giving them a significant advantage in the tournament. This marks a major shift in momentum, with the international team seeking their first win since 1998.
The international team's Sungjae Im and Hideki Matsuyama secured their first point of the day with a 3-2 win over Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman. The Canadian duo of Corey Conners and Nick Taylor then pulled off a stunning upset, defeating world number one Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns by one hole. Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee continued the trend, beating Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark by one hole, while Adam Scott and Christiaan Bezuidenhout took down Justin Thomas and Cameron Young 3-2.
The international team's momentum continued as Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim closed out the day with a 4-3 win over Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele. This impressive performance has given the international team a significant boost in their quest for their first win since 1998. The Americans, who have dominated the competition with a record of 13-1-1, are now on the back foot.
Meanwhile, American golfer Ryan Gerard is competing in the DP World Tour event in France, where he carded a 65 in the second round to move within three shots of the lead. Gerard was not selected by US captain Brandt Snedeker for the Presidents Cup, a decision that may be questioned given his recent form. JJ Spaun, another player overlooked by Snedeker, won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth last week.
In the Sunshine Tour's Rwanda Open, Joe Sullivan made a remarkable 59 in the second round to take the lead. Sullivan, a former English amateur champion, is playing in his first Sunshine Tour event after finishing top of the Big Easy Tour's merit list last year. He holds a one-shot lead over Estiaan Conradie, with Travis Procter and Kyle de Beer tied for third.
The Presidents Cup continues with eight four-ball matches on Saturday and 12 singles matches on Sunday. The international team's impressive performance has given them a significant advantage, but the Americans can still mount a comeback. The tournament has been marked by impressive performances from several golfers, including Sullivan, who is seeking to make history with a strong finish.
As the tournament enters its final stages, the international team will look to maintain their momentum and secure a historic win. The Americans, meanwhile, will need to regroup and mount a strong challenge to get back into contention. With several talented golfers still in the competition, the Presidents Cup is shaping up to be an exciting conclusion.
Key points
- The international golf team takes a 7-3 lead over the US at Presidents Cup.
- American golfer Ryan Gerard is competing in the DP World Tour event in France.
- Joe Sullivan takes the lead in the Sunshine Tour's Rwanda Open with a 59 in the second round.
