The United States secured an eleventh straight Presidents Cup triumph after an electrifying final‑day rally that turned a 13‑13 tie into a 17‑13 victory over the International squad. Going into the Sunday singles at Medinah, captain Brandt Snedeker’s team trailed by three points and faced the daunting task of capturing eight of the twelve available points to avoid their first defeat since 1998. The Americans rose to the occasion, delivering a series of clutch performances that ultimately sealed the win.
The singles session began with early contributions from Cameron Young, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler, each picking up a point for the U.S. side.
Their momentum was briefly halted when International players Tom Kim and Sungjae Im won crucial matches, narrowing the gap and putting the world‑class visitors within three points of an historic away victory. Nonetheless, the United States responded with vigor.
Chris Gotterup, Patrick Cantlay and Collin Morikawa all secured wins that pushed the Americans back into the lead, while Jackson Koivun’s half‑point – combined with Xander Schauffele’s already‑secured dormie half against Ryan Fox – effectively extinguished any remaining hopes for a International comeback. The decisive moment arrived when Jacob Bridgeman, playing his first Presidents Cup match, turned a 1‑down deficit into a 1‑up win over Min Woo Lee on the final hole. His triumph not only clinched the required eight points for the day but also marked the biggest final‑day comeback in the tournament’s history, prompting jubilant celebrations among the U.S. contingent.
Schauffele’s 2&1 victory over Open champion Ryan Fox extended the United States’ margin, while Russell Henley’s match‑play halve with Nick Taylor contributed to a record‑breaking 9.5 points earned by the Americans in the singles session alone. This performance continued the United States’ unbroken streak of Presidents Cup victories dating back to 2005, while the International team, led by captain Geoff Ogilvy, endured a disappointing finish that delayed their quest for a second title and a first win on American soil. Cameron Young’s top‑match display was a highlight; after falling two holes behind early against rookie Ryo Hisatsune, he rallied to win three consecutive holes after the turn, ultimately taking control and delivering a 3&2 win.
The Players Championship winner also shone, sinking a 30‑foot putt on the par‑three 16th to seal his point, while Justin Thomas dominated his match against Corey Conners, winning five of the first six holes for a convincing 5&3 victory. On the International side, Tom Kim initially lagged behind Wyndham Clark but surged with three birdies in a four‑hole stretch around the turn, eventually beating the U.S.
Open champion 3&2 to claim his fourth point of the week. Sungjae Im also defeated Sam Burns, keeping the International hopes alive, but Scheffler’s relentless play quickly re‑established the U.S. advantage as the leaderboard shifted increasingly in America’s favor.
Scheffler never fell behind his opponent Nico Echavarria, building a four‑hole lead before a brief interruption when a spectator shouted during Echavarria’s backswing on the 14th. Demonstrating sportsmanship, Scheffler allowed a 32‑foot par for his rival, who then chipped in from off the 16th green to extend the match. Scheffler ultimately secured the win, finishing as the United States’ joint‑top scorer for the event.
Chris Gotterup edged out Christiaan Bezuidenhout on the final hole, while Patrick Cantlay produced an astonishing 57‑foot birdie putt on the 16th to win 2&1 over Adam Scott, evening the contest with five matches still in play. Collin Morikawa capitalised on a late‑hole bogey by Hideki Matsuyama to claim a 1‑up victory, and Jackson Koivun – the only American to remain unbeaten throughout the week – rallied from two down, birdieing three of his last seven holes to finish 2‑up over Si‑Woo Kim. In the closing moments, Schauffele appeared poised to secure the decisive point, but a pair of late‑hole losses reduced his margin to 2&1. This opened the door for debutant Jacob Bridgeman, whose win over Min Woo Lee delivered the final point the United States needed to reach the 17‑13 total.
Captain Brandt Snedeker praised his squad’s resilience, stating, “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 of competing on U.S.
soil, 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 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 scheduled for 2028 at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia. In other golf news, the upcoming PGA Tour event is the Bank of Utah Championship at 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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