The 1-up victory capped a strong day for the Americans, who fended off numerous International parries to take a comfortable 11-7 lead heading into Sunday’s 12 singles matches. Entering the day tied at 5-5, the U.S. got three points in the morning fourball and another three in the alternate shot.

Scottie Scheffler finished with two birdie putts for an American win, and Patrick Cantlay made two big birdies to assure another one Saturday in the Presidents Cup as the United States, fresh off being shut out ,

Incredible as that seemed Thursday evening, improbable as it was as late as an hour before Saturday sunset, the Internationals had a chance to do something they’ve done just once in 30 years as the third day of the 2024 Presidents Cup was coming to a close in front of an increasingly spirited Canadian crowd.

MONTREAL — Patrick Cantlay couldn’t have hit the putt — he might not have seen the hole — without lights from a video board and the headlamps from golf carts surrounding the 18th green in the final match of the longest day at the Presidents Cup.

Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele make unwanted history at the Presidents Cup, joining Tiger Woods and Steve Strickler as the only duos to be outscored by 7 and 6, the largest margin of losses

The lights on the team golf carts were now truly illuminating the fairway as they motored up the 18th fairway at Royal Montreal, though they’d been visible for at least three holes. The once-bright pink clouds of sunset were now fading to pale pastels.

Team USA dominated Day 1 of the Presidents Cup on Thursday, winning all five matches for a 5-0 lead. That left many fans and golf pros like Hank Haney to take shots at this biennial competition. Apparently,