2026 Presidents Cup Sunday Singles Tee Times and Matchups

Sunday Singles Set at Medinah

The 2026 Presidents Cup comes down to 12 singles matches on Sunday at Medinah No. 3, and the United States finds itself in unfamiliar territory — chasing. The International team carries a commanding 10.5-7.5 lead into the final session, marking a historic position for Mike Weir's squad.

For those of us who obsess over equipment and course strategy, Sunday singles always delivers fascinating one-on-one matchups where individual setups and shot-shaping preferences become magnified. Let's break down the full schedule and highlight a few gear-related storylines I'll be tracking.

Complete Sunday Tee Times and Matchups

All 12 matches will tee off between 12:02 p.m. and 2:14 p.m. ET, with coverage running exclusively on NBC from noon to 6 p.m. ET (also streaming on Peacock).

Match 1, 12:02 p.m. ET: Cameron Young (USA) vs. Ryo Hisatsune (INT)
Match 2, 12:14 p.m. ET: Wyndham Clark (USA) vs. Tom Kim (INT)
Match 3, 12:26 p.m. ET: Justin Thomas (USA) vs. Corey Conners (INT)
Match 4, 12:38 p.m. ET: Scottie Scheffler (USA) vs. Nico Echavarria (INT)
Match 5, 12:50 p.m. ET: Sam Burns (USA) vs. Sungjae Im (INT)
Match 6, 1:02 p.m. ET: Chris Gotterup (USA) vs. Christiaan Bezuidenhout (INT)
Match 7, 1:14 p.m. ET: Collin Morikawa (USA) vs. Hideki Matsuyama (INT)
Match 8, 1:26 p.m. ET: Patrick Cantlay (USA) vs. Adam Scott (INT)
Match 9, 1:38 p.m. ET: Jackson Koivun (USA) vs. Si Woo Kim (INT)
Match 10, 1:50 p.m. ET: Jacob Bridgeman (USA) vs. Min Woo Lee (INT)
Match 11, 2:02 p.m. ET: Russell Henley (USA) vs. Nick Taylor (INT)
Match 12, 2:14 p.m. ET: Xander Schauffele (USA) vs. Ryan Fox (INT)

Matchups I'm Watching From a Tech Perspective

Scheffler vs. Echavarria (Match 4)

Scottie Scheffler was reportedly benched during Saturday's sessions — a decision that raised eyebrows given his world number one status. Now he's back in the lineup facing Nico Echavarria, and I'll be curious to see if any equipment tweaks were made during his time off. Scheffler's iron precision is legendary, but Medinah's thick rough has been punishing even the best ball-strikers. Watch for his wedge selection around the greens.

Morikawa vs. Matsuyama (Match 7)

This is the matchup equipment nerds dream about. Collin Morikawa's iron play is among the most precise on Tour, while Hideki Matsuyama has long been known for meticulous club fitting and demanding the tightest specs from his equipment manufacturer. Both players rely heavily on consistent gapping through their scoring clubs. Medinah's par-3s and approach distances should put their precision to the ultimate test.

Schauffele vs. Fox (Match 12)

The anchor match features two players with contrasting power profiles. Xander Schauffele generates elite efficiency with his driver — high ball speed without overly aggressive swing speeds. Ryan Fox, meanwhile, is one of the longest hitters in professional golf, regularly pushing north of 185 mph ball speed. On Medinah's longer holes, Fox's distance advantage could matter — but Schauffele's consistency under pressure is well documented.

The Math for the Americans

With 12 points available on Sunday, the U.S. needs to win 8.5 of them to retain the Cup and 9 to win it outright. That's a tall order against an International squad that has played with confidence all week. The Americans will need their biggest names — Scheffler, Schauffele, Morikawa — to deliver blue on the board early and create pressure.

Takeaways

Sunday singles at the Presidents Cup strips away the team dynamics and reveals individual form and mental fortitude. From a gear standpoint, pay attention to how players navigate Medinah's demanding rough with their wedges and whether any last-minute equipment changes show up in the bags. The International team has played with nothing to lose, and that's a dangerous opponent. The U.S. has the star power to mount a comeback — but they'll need every club in the bag working to pull it off.