The International team swept the foursomes session on day two of the Presidents Cup at Medinah, winning all five matches to take a 7-3 lead over Team USA, according to multiple outlets.
Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee were among the International players who led the sweep, according to ABC News (Australia).
The Associated Press reported that the sweep put Team USA in a 7-3 hole heading into day three.
According to Yahoo Sports, Paul McGinley questioned Team USA's preparation following the loss. BBC News reported that the International team fought back from being 3-2 down to reach the 7-3 lead.
How each side covered it
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- ABC News (Australia) highlighted Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee as leading the International sweep.
- Associated Press framed the result as putting Team USA in a 7-3 hole.
“Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee lead sweep of US at Presidents Cup” — ABC News (Australia)
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- Yahoo Sports reported Paul McGinley questioned Team USA's preparation after the foursomes loss.
- The Straits Times and France 24 both reported the Internationals took a 7-3 lead after the sweep.
- BBC News reported the International team came back from trailing 3-2 to reach the 7-3 lead.
“International team fight back from 3-2 down to take 7-3 lead over USA” — BBC News
Questions readers ask
What happened at the Presidents Cup?
The International team swept all five foursomes matches on day two of the Presidents Cup at Medinah, taking a 7-3 lead over Team USA, according to multiple outlets.
Who led the International team's sweep?
Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee were among the International players who led the sweep, according to ABC News (Australia).
Did Team USA trail throughout the session?
BBC News reported the International team had been down 3-2 before fighting back to take the 7-3 lead, though other outlets simply reported the final 7-3 score without describing a comeback.
What did commentators say about Team USA's performance?
According to Yahoo Sports, Paul McGinley questioned Team USA's preparation heading into the Presidents Cup following the lopsided foursomes loss.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- ABC News (Australia)Left-leaningAdam Scott, Min Woo Lee lead sweep of US at Presidents Cup
- Associated PressLeft-leaningInternational sweep puts Team USA in a 7-3 hole at the Presidents Cup
- BBC NewsCenterInternational team lead US in Presidents Cup
- France 24CenterInternationals take 7-3 Presidents Cup lead after foursomes sweep
- The Straits TimesCenterInternationals take 7-3 Presidents Cup lead after foursomes sweep
- Yahoo SportsCenterPresidents Cup: International team bounces back, sweeps foursomes matches to take lead at Medinah as U.S. struggles