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US Team Announced Presidents Cup Foursome Pairings

Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas will sit out the Saturday afternoon session at the Presidents Cup.

Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Golf

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The United States Presidents Cup team has finalized its roster for the Saturday afternoon foursomes session. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas were both left out of the lineup.

Why it matters

The decision to bench top-ranked players suggests a strategic shift to manage fatigue. Leadership opted to rest Scheffler for Sunday singles matches, while Thomas is sidelined following his play earlier on Saturday.

Scottie Scheffler enters the tournament as the World No. 1 ranked golfer, while Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman seek to rebound from a 3-and-2 loss in Friday foursomes.

The players

Scottie Scheffler

He is the World No. 1 ranked golfer and a prominent member of the United States team.

Justin Thomas

He is a professional golfer representing the United States in the Presidents Cup.

Russell Henley

He is a professional golfer selected to compete in the Saturday afternoon foursomes.

Jacob Bridgeman

He is a professional golfer tasked with representing the United States in Saturday foursomes.

The details

The United States team leadership selected Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman to compete in the afternoon foursome session. This pairing aims to improve upon their performance from Friday when they lost 3-and-2 to Sungjae Im and Hideki Matsuyama.

Timeline

  1. Friday: Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman lost their foursome match.

  2. Saturday morning: Justin Thomas played in his scheduled match.

  3. Saturday afternoon: The team released the foursome pairings for the current session.

  4. Sunday: The Presidents Cup continues with singles matches.

The Big Picture

The rotation strategy reflects the standard approach seen in the 2024 Presidents Cup format. It highlights how team captains balance current match requirements with the need for fresh personnel during the Sunday singles matches.

Fantasy golf participants should note the removal of Scheffler and Thomas, which significantly alters expected points for this session. The inclusion of the Henley-Bridgeman pair marks a key attempt to secure points after their prior 3-and-2 defeat.

The takeaway

Team depth is critical in high-stakes match play where rest cycles often dictate competitive outcomes. Coaches must balance the high performance of elite players against the physical demands of playing multiple rounds in a single weekend.

Further reading

For more updates on team strategies and tournament results, visit the Golf section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by GolfDigest.

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