The United States secured an eleventh straight Presidents Cup triumph after an extraordinary 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. The Americans needed to capture eight of the twelve available points to avoid suffering their first defeat since the 1998 edition. What unfolded was a masterclass in resilience and clutch performance.
Early in the singles session, three of the U.S. stars—Cameron Young, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler—quickly added points to the scoreboard. Their early successes, however, were met with a fierce response from the International contingent. Tom Kim and Sungjae Im each secured crucial victories that pulled the International team within three points of an unprecedented away win in the biennial competition.
The tide turned decisively when Chris Gotterup, Patrick Cantlay and Collin Morikawa each earned wins for the United States. Jackson Koivun's half‑point also proved vital; with Xander Schauffele already holding a dormie‑half in his match against Ryan Fox, Koivun’s contribution effectively extinguished any lingering hopes the International side had of overturning the deficit. Jacob Bridgeman, playing his first Presidents Cup match, delivered the decisive point that sealed the trophy for the United States. After falling behind early, Bridgeman fought back and, with three holes remaining, defeated Min Woo Lee on the final hole to clinch the victory.
His comeback marked the largest single‑day reversal in Presidents Cup history and sparked a wave of celebration among the American players and their supporters. Schauffele continued his strong play by beating Open champion Ryan Fox 2&1, extending the United States' margin. Meanwhile, Russell Henley's match with Nick Taylor ended in a tie, giving Team USA a record‑breaking 9.5 points from the singles session alone.
Since 2005, the United States has won every Presidents Cup, and this edition reinforced that dominance. The International team, led by captain Geoff Ogilvy, suffered a disappointing final day that left them still searching for their first victory on American soil. Cameron Young’s performance was a highlight.
Sent out first, he fell two holes behind early against rookie Ryo Hisatsune but rallied by winning three consecutive holes after the turn, ultimately taking control of the match. His composure mirrored his display at the Ryder Cup the previous September, where he also recovered from early setbacks. Justin Thomas produced a spectacular finish on the par‑three 16th, sinking a 30‑foot putt to seal a 3&2 win and secure his first point of the day.
He followed that with a dominant 5&3 victory over Corey Conners, winning five of the first six holes. On the International side, Tom Kim initially lagged behind Wyndham Clark but responded with three birdies over a four‑hole stretch around the turn, eventually beating the US Open champion 3&2 to claim his fourth point of the week. Sungjae Im also defeated Sam Burns, keeping the International hopes alive for a brief period.
Scottie Scheffler, however, quickly re‑established the United States' advantage. He never fell behind against Nico Echavarria, building a four‑hole lead before a disruptive spectator shouted during Echavarria’s backswing on the 14th.
Despite the interruption, Scheffler maintained his composure, conceding a generous 32‑foot par before Echavarria chipped in from off the 16th green. Scheffler ultimately closed out the match, finishing as the joint‑top scorer for the United States. Chris Gotterup edged a dramatic final‑hole win over Christiaan Bezuidenhout, while Patrick Cantlay produced an incredible 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‑hole bogey by Hideki Matsuyama to win 1up, and Jackson Koivun—who remained unbeaten throughout the week—recovered from two down to birdie three of his last seven holes, ultimately winning 2up over Si Woo Kim.
Xander Schauffele appeared poised to claim the winning point, but after dropping two consecutive holes late in his 2&1 win over Ryan Fox, the match opened the door for Bridgeman. The rookie’s victory over Min Woo Lee pushed Team USA over the required threshold and cemented the United States’ triumph.
After the matches, Captain Brandt Snedeker praised his squad, saying, "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 18 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 slated 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 from 10 p.m.
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