U.S. Benches Scottie Scheffler in Controversial Foursomes Move

Presidents Cup Saturday foursomes parings out, Scottie Scheffler benched

US benches Scottie Scheffler at Presidents Cup in bold decision: ‘My head is still spinning’

US captain Brandt Snedeker benched world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler for the Saturday afternoon foursomes at the Presidents Cup to give him rest.

Brandt Snedeker Benches Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas & More in Major Presidents Cup Call

Two days ago, Brandt Snedeker’s roster construction looked inspired. Thursday’s four-ball pairings clicked almost across the board, and the U.S. captain walked off Medinah’s 18th green with a 3-2 lead and a team room full of belief. By Saturday afternoon, that same conviction had curdled into something far harsher. He has now benched his world […]

U.S. benches Scottie Scheffler in controversial foursomes move

Scottie Scheffler was benched on Saturday afternoon at the Presidents Cup in a "really tough decision" by U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker.

Scottie Scheffler Controversially Benched in Presidents Cup by USA Amid Struggles

It has not been the start that the United States or Scottie Scheffler wanted in the Presidents Cup. USA captain Brandt Snedeker opted to sit Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa and Jackson Koivun for the Saturday, September 26, afternoon foursome competition. At the time of publication, the United States trailed the International Team by three points amid the the third day of play. While explaining the decision, Snedeker noted that Scheffl…

Why did US team bench Scottie Scheffler amid Presidents Cup comeback?

The U.S. is facing a deficit heading into the Saturday afternoon foursomes at the 2026 Presidents Cup and Scottie Scheffler won't be playing.