Presidents Cup: USA Complete Record Sunday Comeback to Beat Internationals 17-13 at Medinah
Trailing 10.5-7.5, the United States won 9.5 of 12 singles points to beat the International Team 17-13 and claim an 11th straight Presidents Cup.
For two days, the International Team looked set to end three decades of frustration. On Sunday at Medinah Country Club, the United States took that dream away. Trailing 10.5-7.5 going into the singles, the Americans won 9.5 of the 12 points available to win the 16th Presidents Cup 17-13, their 11th consecutive victory in the event.
Sky Sports described it as the biggest final-day comeback in Presidents Cup history. For Malaysian fans, the drama played out in the early hours of Monday morning.
How the comeback unfolded
The Internationals, led by captain Geoff Ogilvy, needed just five points from the singles to win for the first time since 1998 and for the first time on American soil. The Americans needed eight, and they got off to a fast start.
- Cameron Young beat Ryo Hisatsune 3&2, holing a 31-foot birdie putt on the 16th.
- Justin Thomas crushed Corey Conners 5&3 after winning five of the first six holes.
- Scottie Scheffler beat Nico Echavarria in a match briefly disrupted by a spectator incident.
- Xander Schauffele defeated Ryan Fox 2&1.
- Patrick Cantlay holed a monster birdie putt on the 16th on his way to victory.
- Chris Gotterup and Collin Morikawa also won their matches.
- Jackson Koivun, a 21-year-old rookie, recovered from two down to beat Si Woo Kim 2-up.
The clinching point
The cup was sealed by Jacob Bridgeman, who beat Min Woo Lee 1-up on the final hole, holing a three-foot par putt to take the United States past the 15.5 points needed.
Bright spots for the Internationals
It was not all one-way traffic. South Korea's Tom Kim beat Wyndham Clark 3&2, and compatriot Sungjae Im defeated Sam Burns. Canada's Nick Taylor halved his match with Russell Henley.
What the captains said
US captain Brandt Snedeker was full of praise for his side. "They went out and played their tails off today. I'm so damn proud," he said, according to the PGA Tour. He singled out Koivun: "The kid is special. He's different."
Ogilvy acknowledged the scale of the task his team had faced. "It's a very difficult thing to beat the U.S. in singles in the U.S.," he said.
What it means
The United States' record in the event now stands at 14 wins, one loss and one tie. The International Team's only win remains 1998 in Melbourne. They will reflect on a week in which they led on foreign soil going into Sunday for the first time, but again could not finish the job.
Key takeaways
- The USA beat the International Team 17-13 at Medinah Country Club.
- The Americans trailed 10.5-7.5 before winning 9.5 of 12 singles points.
- Jacob Bridgeman clinched the cup by beating Min Woo Lee 1-up.
- Tom Kim and Sungjae Im won singles points for the Internationals.
- It is the USA's 11th straight Presidents Cup win.
FAQ
What was the final score of the 2026 Presidents Cup? The United States won 17-13.
Who clinched the Presidents Cup for the USA? Jacob Bridgeman, with a 1-up win over Australia's Min Woo Lee.
When did the International Team last win? In 1998, in Melbourne.
Sources: PGA Tour, Sky Sports, CBS Sports, Golf Channel