Look back at all the key updates and scores, plus watch the best video, from the day one fourballs at the 2024 Presidents Cup in Montreal

The United States holds an early lead over the International Team following the first day of the Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club in Quebec.

Tony Finau hit the first tee ball Thursday morning to kick off the 2024 Presidents Cup. Teamed with Xander Schauffele, the American duo went out against Byeong Hun An and Jason Day of the International squad at Royal Montreal Golf Club in fourballs, the first of five matches on the first day.

The Presidents Cup was the brainchild of former PGA Tour Commissioner Deane Beman, the capstone of his legacy before he stepped down in June 1994. The first Presidents Cup was played outside of Washington D.C. and former U.S. Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush were in attendance, helping to create international appeal.

There will be five alternate-shot matches on Day 2 at Royal Montreal in Montreal, Canada. Golf Channel coverage will begin at 1 p.m. ET. The two teams will play four fourball (better ball) and four foursomes matches on Saturday before contesting 12 singles matches on Sunday.

Fans looking to watch Presidents Cup action live can tune in for free with a free trial at FuboTV or DirecTV Stream. 11:35 a.m. ET — Xander Schauffele and Tony Finau, United States, vs. Jason Day and Byeong Hun An, International.

A week full of pageantry, practice rounds and prognosticating has now reached its climax with the 2024 Presidents Cup underway. The United States is looking to continue its dominance in this event as the red,