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The 2026 Presidents Cup delivered a comeback that few expected heading into Sunday. The United States erased a three-point deficit at Medinah Country Club. The Americans defeated the International Team 15.5-12.5. The victory gave the United States its 11th consecutive Presidents Cup. It also extended its overall record to 14-1-1. The only International victory came in 1998. The teams also tied in 2003. However, the Americans had to survive a major scare first. The International Team controlled the competition through the first three days. Geoff Ogilvy’s squad entered Sunday with a 10.5-7.5 advantage. That marked the first time the Internationals carried a lead into Sunday singles on U.S. soil.
Americans Start Fast
The Presidents Cup opened Thursday with five four-ball matches. The United States grabbed an early 3-2 lead. Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns earned the opening point. They defeated Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im, 1-up. Justin Thomas and Jackson Koivun also picked up a point. They defeated Corey Conners and Nico Echavarria, 4 and 3. Wyndham Clark and Collin Morikawa added another American point. They defeated Ryan Fox and Adam Scott, 3 and 2. The Internationals answered with wins from Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune. Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim also won. That opening session suggested another American victory might follow. Instead, the Internationals completely changed the tournament Friday.
International Team Takes Control
Friday produced one of the biggest swings in Presidents Cup history. The International Team swept all five foursomes matches. Conners and Nick Taylor started the charge. They defeated Scheffler and Burns, 1-up. Matsuyama and Im followed with a 3-and-2 victory. Ryan Fox and Min Woo Lee then edged Morikawa and Clark, 1-up. Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Adam Scott defeated Thomas and Cameron Young, 3 and 2. Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim finished the sweep with a 4-and-3 victory. Suddenly, the Internationals led 7-3. The
Americans had lost every match during the session. Saturday gave the U.S. a chance to recover. The Americans won the morning four-ball session 2.5-1.5. Scheffler and Burns defeated Matsuyama and Hisatsune. Young and Chris Gotterup also delivered a win. Thomas and Koivun halved their match against Min Woo Lee and Im. Meanwhile, Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim defeated Morikawa and Clark. The Americans needed another strong afternoon. Instead, the teams split the four foursomes matches.
Internationals Hold Three-Point Lead
Saturday afternoon still produced several memorable moments. Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay defeated Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim, 2 and 1. The Americans gained revenge after losing to the same duo Friday. Young and Gotterup also dominated Adam Scott and Im. They won 6 and 4 after making an eagle and several early birdies. However, Conners and Taylor rallied against Russell Henley and Jacob Bridgeman. They erased an early American advantage before winning 1-up. Fox and Min Woo Lee then defeated Burns and Clark, 3 and 2. That victory gave the Internationals a 10.5-7.5 advantage. The International Team needed only five points Sunday. The Americans needed 7.5 points to retain the Cup.
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Sunday Singles Changes Everything
Brandt Snedeker responded by putting several of his strongest players near the front. The strategy worked almost immediately. Cameron Young defeated Ryo Hisatsune, 3 and 2. Tom Kim answered by beating Wyndham Clark. Justin Thomas then delivered another American point. He defeated Conners, 5 and 3. Scheffler followed with a victory over Nico Echavarria. The American charge continued throughout the session. The United States eventually won six of the first eight singles matches. That surge completely changed the tournament. Jackson Koivun then delivered another critical point against Si Woo Kim. His victory moved the Americans within one point of the Cup.
Bridgeman Delivers the Clincher
Jacob Bridgeman ultimately delivered the deciding point for the United States. Bridgeman defeated Min Woo Lee, 1-up, to give the Americans 15.5 points. The victory officially secured the Presidents Cup for Snedeker’s team. The comeback erased a three-point deficit entering the final session. It also marked the largest singles comeback in Presidents Cup history. The Americans finished Sunday with an 8-4 advantage in singles. That final session turned what looked like an International breakthrough into another U.S. victory.
A Presidents Cup to Remember
The 2026 Presidents Cup will stand out for several reasons. Medinah provided the perfect setting for a dramatic finish. The course had already hosted major championships and the 2012 Ryder Cup. It now added the Presidents Cup to that list. The International Team also showed that it can challenge the Americans. Ogilvy’s players dominated Friday and controlled much of Saturday. Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim were especially important throughout the week. Their strong team play helped put the Internationals in position to make history.
Still, the United States found another gear when the competition reached singles. Scheffler, Thomas, Young, Koivun and Bridgeman all played important roles. Their performances helped Snedeker’s team escape with the trophy. The final 15.5-12.5 score does not fully explain the drama. The Internationals controlled the event for much of the week. Then, the Americans produced a historic Sunday comeback. For the United States, the streak continues. For the International Team, the wait continues for another Presidents Cup victory.
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The United States keeps winning the Presidents Cup let’s hope that can help them win the Ryder Cup.
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Bradley also provides coverage of minor league baseball with the Clearwater Threshers and Major League Baseball with the Tampa Bay Rays. On the national stage, he covers college football bowl games and conference championship matchups, along with premier golf events across the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and LPGA Tour.
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He is also an active podcast host and contributor, serving as a host on The Walker Report, where he delivers in-depth sports analysis, interviews, and coverage across multiple levels of competition.
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Bradley Walker (VP) and Head of our Florida operations for NGSC Sports, bringing extensive experience across collegiate, professional, and amateur athletics. His coverage spans USF Athletics, including football, baseball, lacrosse, and softball, as well as University of Tampa baseball.
Bradley also provides coverage of minor league baseball with the Clearwater Threshers and Major League Baseball with the Tampa Bay Rays. On the national stage, he covers college football bowl games and conference championship matchups, along with premier golf events across the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and LPGA Tour.
In addition to his reporting work, Bradley is the play-by-play announcer for Pinellas Park High School Patriots football, lending his voice and insight to Friday night lights.
He is also an active podcast host and contributor, serving as a host on The Walker Report, where he delivers in-depth sports analysis, interviews, and coverage across multiple levels of competition.
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