Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns won their opening Presidents Cup match, helping the US take an early lead.

The opening round was played Thursday at Medinah Country Club in Illinois.

The duo faced a resilient international pairing but won crucial holes down the stretch.

They recovered from early setbacks in a volatile session where the lead swung back and forth.

Fast greens and a demanding layout challenged many players at Medinah, the article says.

Team strategists said the pair's complementary styles suit the alternate-shot format.

Friday's schedule features foursomes matches designed to test each team's depth.

The article warns that previous tournaments show leads can evaporate quickly during Sunday singles.

Read the full article on the Presidents Cup opening day.