The United States secured its eleventh straight Presidents Cup triumph after an astonishing rally on the final day, edging the International side 17‑13. Heading into the Sunday singles at Medinah, Team USA captain Brandt Snedeker found his squad three points behind, meaning the Americans needed to capture eight of the twelve available points to avoid their first defeat since 1998. What followed was a series of clutch performances that turned the tide and delivered a historic comeback. Early in the singles lineup, Cameron Young, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler each earned quick points for the United States, giving the team a brief surge.
The International contingent, however, responded with two crucial victories by Tom Kim and Sungjae Im, pulling the world back within three points of an unprecedented away win in the biennial event. The momentum swung again when Chris Gotterup, Patrick Cantlay and Collin Morikawa secured wins for the U.S., pushing the Americans ahead. A pivotal half‑point from Jackson Koivun, combined with Xander Schauffele’s already‑secured dormie half against Ryan Fox, effectively ended the International team’s hopes of overturning the deficit.
Jacob Bridgeman’s decisive point on the final hole—after coming from one down with three holes to play to defeat Min Woo Lee—sealed the victory for Team USA. His win marked the largest final‑day comeback in Presidents Cup history and sparked exuberant celebrations among the players and the crowd. Schauffele, who had already been guaranteed a half point, finished his match against Open champion Ryan Fox with a 2&1 win, extending the United States’ lead.
Meanwhile, Russell Henley halved his match with Nick Taylor, giving Team USA a record 9.5 points from the singles session alone. Since 2005, the United States has won every Presidents Cup edition, and this year’s result continued that streak. The International side, led by captain Geoff Ogilvy, fell short despite a valiant effort, extending their wait for a first victory on American soil.
Young’s performance was a highlight. After falling two holes behind early against rookie Ryo Hisatsune, he turned the match around by winning three consecutive holes after the turn, mirroring his composure at the Ryder Cup earlier in the year.
The Players Championship winner then made an impressive 30‑foot birdie putt on the par‑three 16th, sealing a 3&2 win and his first point of the day. Thomas followed suit, dominating Corey Conners with a 5&3 victory after winning five of the first six holes.
Tom Kim, who had struggled early against Wyndham Clark, rallied with three birdies over a four‑hole stretch around the turn, ultimately beating the U.S. Open champion 3&2 and delivering his fourth point of the week for the International team.
Im also secured a win over Sam Burns, narrowing the gap for Ogilvy’s side, but Scheffler quickly re‑established the United States’ advantage. Scheffler never fell behind his opponent Nico Echavarria, building a four‑hole lead before an unexpected spectator interruption on the 14th hole.
The world‑number‑one showed sportsmanship by conceding a 32‑foot par to Echavarria, who then chipped in from off the 16th green to extend the match. Scheffler ultimately closed out the win, finishing as a joint top scorer for the United States.
Gotterup clinched a dramatic final‑hole victory over Christiaan Bezuidenhout, while Cantlay produced an extraordinary 57‑foot birdie putt on the 16th to secure a 2&1 win over Adam Scott, bringing the overall score to a five‑match tie on the course. Morikawa capitalised on a late‑hole bogey by Hideki Matsuyama to win 1‑up, and Koivun—who remained unbeaten throughout the week—came back from two down to birdie three of his last seven holes, earning a 2‑up triumph over Si Woo Kim. In the closing moments, Schauffele appeared poised to lock in the winning point, but a slip on the 15th allowed Bridgeman, playing his first Presidents Cup, to claim the decisive point over Min Woo Lee. This victory not only met the United States’ target but also cemented the comeback as the most dramatic in the event’s history.
After the matches, Snedeker praised his team’s resilience, noting, "They never lost faith. Medinah has a history of funny things happening, and today the guys played their a**** off. I’m so proud of Jackson Koivun and Jacob Bridgeman for stepping up when it mattered most." Ogilvy, reflecting on his side’s performance, said, "The United States came out firing, and the crowd was huge for them.
We were on a knife‑edge all day. Beating the U.S.
in singles on their home turf is incredibly difficult, but the level of golf we saw was very high. Well done to Brandt’s team." Looking ahead, the United States will turn its attention 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 slated for 2028 at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia. Meanwhile, the PGA Tour’s upcoming event is the Bank of Utah Championship at the Black Desert Resort, with early coverage beginning Thursday at 5 p.m. on Sky Sports Golf and full coverage from 10 p.m.
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