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USA Rally from 3-Point Deficit to Win 11th Straight Presidents Cup
The United States defeated the International Team 17–13 at the Presidents Cup to claim their 11th consecutive title. After trailing 10.5–7.5 entering Sunday, the Americans won nine of 12 singles matches to complete a remarkable comeback at Medinah Country Club. Rookie Jackson Koivun delivered a crucial victory over Si Woo Kim, helping secure the trophy.
Quick Facts
- Presidents Cup golf tournament
- USA won 11th consecutive Presidents Cup
- International Team swept Friday foursomes 5-0
- USA won 9 of 12 singles matches on Sunday
- USA completed comeback from 10.5-7.5 deficit
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The United States mounted a dramatic final-day comeback at Medinah Country Club to secure their 11th consecutive Presidents Cup title, defeating the International Team 17–13 on Sunday. After trailing 10.5–7.5 heading into the singles matches, the American squad won nine of 12 singles games to overturn the deficit and retain the trophy.
The International Team had seized control of the competition over the first three days through a dominant Friday foursomes session, where they swept all five matches to build a 7–3 lead. However, the Americans, anchored by world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and featuring eight players ranked in the world's top 11, proved too deep a roster to overcome on the final day. The hosts benefited from strong home-crowd support throughout the singles competition.
Key victories came from Cameron Young (3 and 2 over Ryo Hisatsune), Justin Thomas (5 and 3 over Corey Conners), Scottie Scheffler (2 and 1 over Nico Echavarria), and Jacob Bridgeman, whose 1-up win over Min Woo Lee clinched the trophy. The decisive moment came from 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun, making his Presidents Cup debut. Trailing 2-down through 10 holes against Si Woo Kim, Koivun won three straight holes and ultimately secured a 2-up victory with a composed performance down the stretch, including a 310-yard drive on the 18th. U.S. Captain Brandt Snedeker praised Koivun's performance as "massive," describing it as essential to the team's success. Koivun finished his debut 2-0-1 across three matches at Medinah.
The International Team, seeking only their second victory since the competition began in 1994 and their first ever on American soil, fell just short despite dominating play for much of the week. International Captain Geoff Ogilvy noted that several close matches could have shifted momentum, but acknowledged the difficulty of defeating the U.S. in singles on home turf. U.S. President Donald Trump attended as honorary chairman, greeting players and making a brief opening speech before the singles matches commenced.
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Why This Matters
The Presidents Cup is a biennial team golf competition with significant standing in professional golf. The U.S. victory extends American dominance in the event since its 1994 inception; the International Team has won only once in that span and has never won on American soil. The match outcome reflects roster depth—eight U.S. players ranked in the world's top 11—and demonstrates the ability to recover from a substantial deficit in a format where team composition and momentum can shift match outcomes. For professional golf rankings and sponsorship narratives, the event serves as a capstone competition showcasing player form heading into year-end rankings.
Timeline & Sources
Sep 24, 2026
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Sep 27, 2026
WireJacob Bridgeman clinches trophy with 1-up victory over Min Woo Lee
Sep 27, 2026
WireJacob Bridgeman holed 3-foot par putt at 18th against Min Woo Lee to clinch trophy
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