Team USA secured an 11th straight Presidents Cup triumph after an astonishing reversal on the final day, edging the International squad 17‑13 in a match that will be remembered for its dramatic swings. Entering the Sunday singles at Medinah, United States captain Brandt Snedeker found his team trailing by three points, meaning the Americans needed eight points from the twelve remaining matches to avoid their first loss since 1998.
What unfolded was a masterclass in resilience and clutch performance. Early in the singles session, three U.S. players—Cameron Young, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler—quickly added points to the tally, giving the home side a glimmer of hope. The International contingent, however, responded with two crucial victories from Tom Kim and Sungjae Im, tightening the gap to just three points and putting the pressure back on the Americans.
The momentum swung back and forth, with each match feeling like a pivotal battle in a larger war. Chris Gotterup, Patrick Cantlay and Collin Morikawa each secured wins for the United States, pushing the Americans ahead once more.
A vital half‑point from Jackson Koivun, who held his own against a determined opponent, combined with a dormie half already guaranteed by Xander Schauffele against Ryan Fox, effectively extinguished the International team’s hopes of a comeback. The decisive moment arrived when Jacob Bridgeman, a rookie making his Presidents Cup debut, clinched the final point needed for victory. Down one with three holes to play, Bridgeman turned the tables on Min Woo Lee, delivering a clutch win on the 18th that sealed the largest final‑day comeback in the event’s history.
The triumph sparked exuberant celebrations among the U.S. camp and their supporters. Schauffele’s 2&1 win over Open champion Ryan Fox extended the United States’ margin, while Russell Henley’s halved match with Nick Taylor contributed to a record‑breaking 9.5 points earned by the U.S. in the singles session alone.
This performance reinforced Team USA’s unbroken streak of Presidents Cup victories dating back to 2005, while the International side, led by captain Geoff Ogilvy, was left to contemplate another missed opportunity for a first win on American soil. Cameron Young’s display in the top match exemplified the composure that defined the U.S.
effort. After falling two holes behind early against rookie Ryo Hisatsune, Young rallied by winning three consecutive holes after the turn, ultimately taking control and delivering a 3&2 victory. His performance echoed his earlier heroics at the Ryder Cup, where he also turned a deficit into a decisive win.
Justin Thomas showcased his sharp iron play, sinking 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 dominated Corey Conners, winning five of the first six holes to finish 5&3.
Meanwhile, Tom Kim, after a shaky start against Wyndham Clark, surged with three birdies over a four‑hole stretch, ultimately beating the U.S. Open champion 3&2 and delivering the International team’s fourth point of the week.
Sungjae Im also defeated Sam Burns, narrowing the gap for the International side, but the United States quickly re‑established its advantage as the leaderboard turned increasingly red in favor of the home team. Scottie Scheffler never looked back against Nico Echavarria, building a four‑hole lead before a brief interruption when a spectator shouted during his opponent’s backswing on the 14th.
Scheffler, the world No. 1, graciously conceded a 32‑foot par, allowing Echavarria to chip in from off the green and extend the match, but Scheffler ultimately closed out the win, finishing as the U.S. joint‑top scorer.
Chris Gotterup edged a tense final‑hole duel with Christiaan Bezuidenhout, while Patrick Cantlay produced a spectacular 57‑foot birdie putt on the 16th to secure a 2&1 victory over Adam Scott, leveling the competition with five matches still in progress. Collin Morikawa capitalized on a late‑hole bogey by Hideki Matsuyama to claim a 1‑up win, and Jackson Koivun, the only American who remained unbeaten throughout the week, rallied from two down to birdie three of his last seven holes, finishing 2‑up over Si‑Woo Kim. In the final moments, Xander Schauffele appeared poised to clinch the winning point, but a slip on the 14th and 15th holes gave Jacob Bridgeman the opening he needed. Bridgeman’s decisive victory over Min Woo Lee on the 18th secured the United States’ target and capped a historic comeback.
After the matches, Captain Brandt Snedeker praised his squad, saying, “These guys never lost faith. I told them last night that funny things happen at Medinah, and they went out and played their a**** off today. I’m so proud of each of them, especially Jackson Koivun and Jacob Bridgeman for stepping up when it mattered most.” International captain Geoff Ogilvy acknowledged the challenge of competing against the United States on home soil: “The U.S.
team came out firing, and the crowd was great for them. We had several matches hanging on a knife‑edge all day. Beating them in singles in the U.S. is incredibly tough, but the level of golf we saw was very high.
Well done to Brandt’s team.” Looking ahead, Team USA 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 is set to begin at the Black Desert Resort, with early coverage slated for Thursday at 5 p.m. on Sky Sports Golf, followed by full coverage from 10 p.m.
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