The United States secured its eleventh straight Presidents Cup triumph, edging the International side 17-13 thanks to an extraordinary rally on the final day at Medinah. Heading into Sunday’s singles matches, Team USA captain Brandt Snedeker found his squad trailing by three points, meaning the Americans needed eight points from the twelve remaining matches to avoid their first defeat since 1998. The pressure was immense, but the U.S. players responded with a series of clutch performances that turned the tide.
Early on, three American golfers—Cameron Young, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler—quickly added points to the scoreboard, giving the home team a glimmer of hope. The International contingent, however, fought back fiercely. Tom Kim and Sungjae Im each secured crucial wins that narrowed the gap, pulling the Internationals within three points of a historic first away victory in the biennial competition.
The momentum swung back to the United States when Chris Gotterup, Patrick Cantlay and Collin Morikawa each earned points, pushing the U.S. ahead once more. A pivotal half-point from Jackson Koivun, coupled with a dormie half already guaranteed by Xander Schauffele against Ryan Fox, effectively ended the International team’s chances of overtaking the Americans. The decisive moment arrived when Jacob Bridgeman, playing his first Presidents Cup match, clinched the point that mathematically sealed the trophy for Team USA.
Bridgeman had fallen behind early against Min Woo Lee but rallied to win the final hole, delivering a 1-up victory that marked the biggest single‑day comeback in Presidents Cup history. The crowd erupted in celebration as the United States celebrated yet another flawless run—its record of winning every edition of the event since 2005 remains unbroken. In the remaining singles, Xander Schauffele defeated Open champion Ryan Fox 2&1, extending the United States’ lead.
Russell Henley matched his International opponent Nick Taylor, contributing a half‑point and bringing the U.S. total from the singles session to a record 9.5 points. Meanwhile, the International team suffered a disappointing day, with veteran captain Geoff Ogilvy unable to spark the turnaround needed for a second victory, let alone a win on American soil. Cameron Young, who opened the singles for the United States, demonstrated the composure that made him a standout at the Ryder Cup the previous September.
After falling two holes behind early against rookie Ryo Hisatsune, Young seized three consecutive holes after the turn, ultimately winning 3&2 and securing his first point of the day. His performance set the tone for the rest of the lineup. Justin Thomas, the Players Championship champion, produced a spectacular display on the par‑three 16th, holing a 30‑foot putt to clinch a 3&2 win. He then dominated Corey Conners, winning five of the first six holes and finishing 5&3.
Thomas’s aggressive play added a vital point to the U.S. tally. On the International side, Tom Kim initially fell behind against Wyndham Clark but rebounded with three birdies over a four‑hole stretch, ultimately beating the US Open champion 3&2 and securing his fourth point of the week. Sungjae Im also defeated Sam Burns, keeping his team within striking distance before the final surge from the Americans.
Scottie Scheffler never relinquished his lead against Nico Echavarria, building a four‑hole advantage early. A moment of drama unfolded when a spectator shouted at Echavarria during his backswing on the 14th, but Scheffler remained focused, conceding a 32‑foot par to his opponent before ultimately closing out a 2&1 win. His victory made him one of the joint top scorers for the United States.
Chris Gotterup edged a nail‑biting final‑hole win over Christiaan Bezuidenhout, while Patrick Cantlay delivered an incredible 57‑foot birdie putt on the 16th to defeat Adam Scott 2&1, leveling the match count at five on the course. Collin Morikawa capitalised on a late bogey by Hideki Matsuyama to win 1‑up, further extending the American lead.
Jackson Koivun, the only American to remain unbeaten throughout the week, rallied from two down to birdie three of his last seven holes, securing a 2‑up victory over Si Woo Kim. His resilience was highlighted by captain Snedeker, who praised Koivun for thriving under pressure. In the final match, Xander Schauffele appeared poised to clinch the winning point, but a late two‑hole slip allowed debutant Jacob Bridgeman to step up and defeat Min Woo Lee, delivering the decisive point that ensured the United States met its target. After the victory, captain Brandt Snedeker lauded his squad, saying, "These guys never lost faith.
I told them last night that funny stuff happens here at Medinah, and they played their a**** off today. I'm so proud of Jackson Koivun and Jacob Bridgeman for stepping up when it mattered most." International captain Geoff Ogilvy acknowledged the challenge, noting, "The United States came out firing. The crowd was great for them.
Beating the U.S. in singles on their home soil is extremely difficult. They played at a high level today. 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.
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