US Builds 4–1 Lead Over Internationals in Presidents Cup

Patrick Cantlay of the U.S. Team hits opening tee-shot during the Thursday foursome matches on day one of the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 22, 2022. Rob Carr/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The idea was for two of the most reliable American teams to set the tone on Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Presidents Cup, and the result was predictable.

Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay made short work of Adam Scott and Hideki Matsuyama in the opening match. They didn’t make a bogey in a 6–and–5 victory, improving their record to 5–0 in foursomes at the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup.