The United States secured its eleventh straight Presidents Cup triumph after an astonishing rally on the final day, edging the International side 17‑13 in a match that will be remembered as the greatest single‑day comeback in the event's history. Going into the Sunday singles at Medinah, Team USA captain Brandt Snedeker found his squad trailing by three points. The Americans needed eight points from the twelve remaining matches to avoid 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 United States’ top players—Cameron Young, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler—quickly added to the scoreboard, giving the home side a glimmer of hope. Their momentum was briefly halted when the International duo of Tom Kim and Sungjae Im each secured crucial wins, tightening the contest and pulling the visitors within three points of an unprecedented away victory.
The tide turned decisively when Chris Gotterup, Patrick Cantlay and Collin Morikawa each recorded wins for the United States. Jackson Koivun’s half‑point also proved pivotal; his draw against Xander Schauffele ensured that Schauffele already had a dormie half secured against Ryan Fox, effectively ending any realistic chance for the International team to overtake the Americans. Perhaps the most dramatic moment came when Jacob Bridgeman, playing his first Presidents Cup match, clinched the point that mathematically guaranteed the trophy for the United States.
Bridgeman had fallen behind early against Min Woo Lee but fought back, winning the final three holes and sealing a 1‑up victory on the 18th. His comeback, combined with the earlier heroics of his teammates, sparked a wave of celebration throughout the gallery. Xander Schauffele, the world No.
1, delivered a 2&1 win over Open champion Ryan Fox, extending the United States’ margin. Meanwhile, Russell Henley matched up against Canada’s Nick Taylor, finishing the day with a halved match and bringing the United States’ singles total to a record 9.5 points.
Since 2005, Team USA has won every Presidents Cup, and this edition was no exception. The International squad, led by captain Geoff Ogilvy, suffered a disappointing finish, extending their wait for a first victory on American soil.
Cameron Young’s performance was a highlight. After dropping two holes early against rookie Ryo Hisatsune, Young rallied by winning three consecutive holes after the turn, ultimately taking control of his match. His composure echoed his earlier success at the Ryder Cup, where he also opened the competition with a strong showing.
Justin Thomas produced a dominant 5&3 win over Corey Conners, winning five of the first six holes and closing out the match with a 30‑foot birdie putt on the par‑three 16th. His aggressive play set the tone for the United States’ surge.
Tom Kim, representing the International side, fell behind his opponent Wyndham Clark but responded with three birdies over a four‑hole stretch around the turn, eventually beating the U.S. Open champion 3&2 and securing his fourth point of the week. His effort kept the International hopes alive for a time.
Sungjae Im also recorded a win, defeating Sam Burns and narrowing the gap for the International team. However, Scottie Scheffler quickly re‑established the United States’ lead. Scheffler never trailed against Nico Echavarria; he built a four‑hole lead before a disruptive spectator shouted during Echavarria’s backswing on the 14th.
Demonstrating sportsmanship, Scheffler allowed a 32‑foot par for his opponent, and when Echavarria chipped in from off the 16th green, Scheffler still closed out the match, finishing as the United States’ joint top scorer. Chris Gotterup edged a nail‑biting final‑hole victory over Christiaan Bezuidenhout, while Patrick Cantlay produced an incredible 57‑foot birdie putt on the 16th to win 2&1 against Adam Scott, leveling the overall contest with five matches still in progress.
Collin Morikawa capitalized on a late bogey by Hideki Matsuyama to claim a 1‑up win. Jackson Koivun, the only American who remained 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. Schauffele appeared poised to deliver the decisive point, but a late two‑hole swing allowed debutant Jacob Bridgeman to clinch the final required point with his win over Min Woo Lee, sealing the United States’ 17‑13 victory.
Team USA captain Brandt Snedeker praised his squad’s perseverance: "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: "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 its 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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