The United States secured its eleventh straight Presidents Cup triumph after a jaw‑dropping rally on the final day, edging the International side 17‑13 in a match that will be remembered as the most spectacular comeback in the event's history. Going into the Sunday singles at Medinah, captain Brandt Snedeker found his team trailing by three points, meaning the Americans needed eight points from the twelve singles matches to avoid their first defeat since the 1998 edition.
What followed was a cascade of clutch performances, dramatic swings, and a few unforgettable moments that turned the tide in favor of Team USA. Early on, three of the U.S. stars—Cameron Young, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler—won their opening matches, giving the home side a much‑needed boost. The International team, however, responded quickly.
Tom Kim and Sungjae Im each secured vital victories, pulling the visitors within three points of an unprecedented away win. The pressure mounted, but the Americans kept their composure. The turning point arrived when Chris Gotterup, Patrick Cantlay and Collin Morikawa all earned points, pushing the United States back into the lead. Jackson Koivun’s half‑point, combined with Xander Schauffele’s already‑secured dormie half against Ryan Fox, effectively ended the International squad’s hopes of overtaking the Americans.
Jacob Bridgeman, playing his first Presidents Cup, delivered the decisive point that sealed the victory. After falling behind early, he fought back with three holes to play, ultimately defeating Min Woo Lee on the final hole.
His win not only clinched the trophy for Team USA but also marked the largest single‑day comeback ever recorded in the competition, prompting an outburst of celebration among players, caddies and spectators alike. Schauffele continued his strong play, beating Open champion Ryan Fox 2&1 to widen the margin, while Russell Henley halved his match with Nick Taylor, giving the United States a record 9.5 points from the singles session alone. The Americans have now won every Presidents Cup since the format was revamped in 2005, whereas the International side, under Geoff Ogilvy, remains eager for its 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 securing a 3&2 victory. His composure mirrored his earlier heroics at the Ryder Cup, where he also turned a deficit into a win.
Justin Thomas displayed his power on the par‑three 16th, sinking a 30‑foot putt to finish a 3&2 match and claim his first point. He then dominated Corey Conners, winning five of the first six holes for a 5&3 triumph.
Tom Kim, after a shaky start against Wyndham Clark, produced a surge of three birdies over four holes, eventually beating the US Open champion 3&2 and delivering his fourth point of the week for the International team. Sungjae Im also beat Sam Burns, keeping the International hopes alive a little longer before the Americans pulled away.
Scottie Scheffler never fell behind his opponent Nico Echavarria, building a four‑hole lead early. A brief distraction occurred when a spectator shouted during Echavarria’s backswing on the 14th, but Scheffler remained unfazed, eventually conceding a 32‑foot par before clinching the match and finishing as the joint‑top scorer for the United States. Gotterup edged a nail‑biting final‑hole win over Christiaan Bezuidenhout, while Cantlay produced an extraordinary 57‑foot birdie putt on the 16th to secure a 2&1 victory over Adam Scott, tying the overall contest with five matches still on the course.
Collin Morikawa capitalised on a late bogey by Hideki Matsuyama to win 1up, and Jackson Koivun, the only American unbeaten all week, rallied from two down to birdie three of his last seven holes, finishing 2up over Si Woo Kim. In the final moments, Schauffele appeared poised to deliver the winning point, but a late slip of two holes allowed debutant Bridgeman to step in and secure the decisive victory over Lee, ensuring the United States met its target.
Team USA captain Brandt Snedeker praised his players, saying, "They never lost faith. I told them Medinah has a history of funny things happening, and they went out and 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. It’s very difficult to beat them in singles on home soil.
They started the day with a lot to do and they delivered at a high level. Well done to Brandt’s team." Looking ahead, the United States will turn its 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. Meanwhile, the PGA Tour continues with the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert Resort, with early coverage on Sky Sports Golf.
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