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Medinah Miracle: Internationals Sweep

After U.S. players complained of a "dead" and "flat" atmosphere at Medinah on Thursday, the International Team responded not with words, but with a stunning 5-0 foursomes sweep on Friday. In a historic performance, the underdog squad silenced the home crowd by creating their own energy, flipping the event on its head to seize a commanding 7-3 lead.

The session was defined by massive upsets and clutch play. The Canadian duo of Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith dismantled the heavily-favored American powerhouse of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and No. 8 Sam Burns with a 1-up victory. Reigning Open Champion Ryan Fox lived up to his reputation as a closer, draining critical birdie putts of 13 and 19 feet on the 15th and 16th holes to help secure a 1-up win alongside Min Woo Lee.

Veteran leadership proved crucial as Adam Scott, competing in a record 56th career match, was a steadying force. He partnered with Christiaan Bezuidenhout to defeat the U.S. pairing of Justin Thomas and a struggling Cameron Young, 3 and 2. Despite the dominant day, Scott was quick to caution his team against overconfidence, recalling a previous Cup where a similar lead was erased by an American weekend comeback. The historic sweep has transformed the narrative from a predictable U.S. victory into a compelling live drama, injecting much-needed competitive fire into the event.