The United States secured an eleventh straight Presidents Cup triumph after an astonishing rally on the final day, edging the International squad 17‑13 in a match that will be remembered as one of the most thrilling finishes in the event's history. Going into the Sunday singles at Medinah, Team USA captain Brandt Snedeker found his side trailing by three points, meaning the Americans needed to capture at least eight of the twelve available points to avoid their first loss since the 1998 edition. What unfolded was a spectacular display of resilience, skill, and collective determination that turned the tide in the United States' favor. Early on, three of the American stars—Cameron Young, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler—quickly added points to the scoreboard, giving the home crowd a glimmer of hope.
The International team, however, responded with crucial victories from Tom Kim and Sungjae Im, narrowing the gap and at one stage pulling the International side within three points of an unprecedented away win in the biennial competition. The momentum swung back to the United States when Chris Gotterup, Patrick Cantlay and Collin Morikawa each secured wins, pushing the Americans ahead once more. A pivotal half‑point from Jackson Koivun, combined with a dormie half already guaranteed by Xander Schauffele against Ryan Fox, effectively extinguished the International team's chances of overtaking the lead.
The decisive moment arrived when Jacob Bridgeman, making his Presidents Cup debut, earned a crucial point by defeating Min Woo Lee on the final hole. Bridgeman had been one down with three holes remaining, but his clutch birdie on the 18th secured a 1‑up victory and cemented the United States' overall win. This comeback represents the largest single‑day reversal in Presidents Cup history and sparked an exuberant celebration among the players and fans alike. Schauffele delivered a solid 2&1 win over Open champion Ryan Fox, extending the U.S.
margin, while Russell Henley halved his match with Nick Taylor, bringing Team USA's singles total to a record‑setting 9.5 points. The United States has now won every Presidents Cup contested since 2005, whereas the International side, under captain Geoff Ogilvy, endured a disappointing finish that prolongs their quest for a second title and their first on American soil. Cameron Young, who opened the singles session for the United States, demonstrated the poise that made him a standout at the Ryder Cup earlier in the year.
After falling two holes behind early against rookie Ryo Hisatsune, Young surged back, winning three consecutive holes after the turn and ultimately taking control of his match. Justin Thomas, the Players Championship champion, produced a dominant performance, rolling a 30‑foot putt on the par‑three 16th to seal a 3&2 win and claim his first point of the day. He then continued his aggressive play, winning five of the first six holes to finish 5&3 over compatriot Corey Conners.
On the International side, Tom Kim initially fell behind his opponent Wyndham Clark but rallied with three birdies over a four‑hole stretch around the turn, ultimately winning 3&2 and delivering his fourth point of the week. Sungjae Im also secured a win against Sam Burns, keeping the International hopes alive for a time. Scottie Scheffler never relinquished his lead against Nico Echavarria, building a four‑hole advantage early.
A brief interruption occurred when a spectator shouted at Echavarria during his backswing on the 14th, but Scheffler maintained composure, eventually conceding a 32‑foot par before Echavarria chipped in from off the 16th green. Scheffler closed out the match, finishing as the United States' joint‑top scorer. Chris Gotterup edged a dramatic final‑hole win over Christiaan Bezuidenhout, while Patrick Cantlay produced an extraordinary 57‑foot birdie putt on the 16th to secure a 2&1 victory over Adam Scott, leveling the overall contest with five matches still in progress. Collin Morikawa capitalised on a late‑round bogey by Hideki Matsuyama to claim a 1‑up win, and Jackson Koivun, the only American player unbeaten throughout the week, rebounded from two down to birdie three of his last seven holes, finishing 2‑up over Si Woo Kim.
In the final moments, Schauffele appeared poised to deliver the decisive point, but after losing two consecutive holes late in his 2&1 win over Fox, Jacob Bridgeman—making his debut—stepped up to clinch the necessary victory over Lee, sealing the United States' target. Team USA captain Brandt Snedeker praised his squad, saying, "I think these guys never lost faith. I know what that team room is like.
I told the guys last night that funny stuff happens here. Medinah has a history of funny things happening. Sure enough, they went out and played their a**** off today. I'm so damn proud of those guys.
I cannot get over what Jackson Koivun did today. I put him in a really tough spot out there. We thought he could handle it and sure enough, he did. He went out there and looked like the stud we know he's going to be.
So damn proud of Jacob Bridgeman getting his first point as a Presidents Cup rookie. All these guys fought for each other, fought for this country, fought for this team." International captain Geoff Ogilvy acknowledged the challenge, noting, "The United States team came out firing - we knew they would. The crowd came out, which is great for them. We had a couple matches go up 1‑8 and it was sort of on a knife edge all day.
Some of those one‑downs that we had out there, if they'd flipped to one‑up, the numbers look really good and who knows what momentum can give. But look, it's a very difficult thing to beat the United States in singles in the US. They started the day with a lot to do, they started getting a chance and they all played great.
The golf that I saw today was of a pretty high level. Well done to Brandt's team." Looking ahead, the United States will shift focus to the Ryder Cup next September, where they will face Team Europe at Adare Manor in Ireland from September 17‑19.
The next Presidents Cup is scheduled for 2028 at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia. In other golf news, the Bank of Utah Championship will kick off at the Black Desert Resort, with early coverage beginning Thursday at 5 p.m. on Sky Sports Golf and full coverage starting at 10 p.m.
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