The International team retained a three-point lead over the United States at the Presidents Cup and need five points from Sunday’s singles to secure their first title in 28 years. Despite trailing in every match at one stage, they resisted a US fightback in Medinah, strengthening their hopes of winning the competition for only the second time and for the first time on American soil.

The Internationals took 1.5 points from the morning four-balls before the afternoon foursomes ended level. Canada’s Corey Conners secured the final match by saving par on the 18th, preserving a 10-5-7.5 advantage. Twelve singles matches remain, with 15.5 points required to win overall.