Team USA Clinches 13th Presidents Cup Victory with Dominant 18½-11½ Win

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29/09/2024 22h46

### United States Secures Another Dominant Presidents Cup Victory

In a compelling display of skill and teamwork, the United States clinched yet another Presidents Cup, triumphing over the International Team with a decisive score of 18½ to 11½. This victory marks the 13th win for Team USA out of the 15 events held since the tournament's inception, underscoring a remarkable two-decade-long streak of dominance.

The final day began with high stakes and palpable tension as the U.S. entered with an 11-7 lead. Xander Schauffele delivered an early statement by decisively defeating former World No. 1 Jason Day, 4&3, setting the tone for the rest of the matches. Following Schauffele's victory, Keegan Bradley, the captain of the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team, clinched the winning point with a 1 Up victory over Si Woo Kim.

Bradley was ecstatic after securing the crucial point, reflecting on his journey and the significance of this victory. "That was incredible. I was saying all week I didn't know if I'd ever get to do this again," Bradley remarked. "To just play in this tournament and then to win the point, my goodness, the last time I played, I was the point to lose the Ryder Cup. If this is my last round as a player, maybe it is, I'm happy with that."

The U.S. team's dominance was evident from the start, with a strong showing in Thursday's matches and carrying the momentum through the weekend. Schauffele, along with Collin Morikawa and Patrick Cantlay, emerged as key players for the U.S., each finishing the week with a record of 4-1-0.

The International Team fought valiantly, with notable performances from Hideki Matsuyama, who edged out world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler 1 Up, and Corey Conners, who defeated Tony Finau 5&3. Despite these efforts, the U.S. team continued to build their lead, thanks to victories by Russell Henley and Patrick Cantlay.

In a dramatic conclusion, Bradley secured the decisive point on the 18th hole against Kim, securing the U.S. team's overall victory. This moment was particularly significant for Bradley, who had experienced both the highs and lows of team match play, including being left off last year's Ryder Cup squad.

Other matches on the final day saw ties between Sam Burns and Tom Kim, Wyndham Clark and Min Woo Lee, and Sahith Theegala and Byeong Hun An. Morikawa also triumphed over Presidents Cup veteran Adam Scott, while Christiaan Bezuidenhout of the Internationals defeated Brian Harman. Max Homa rounded out the day with a win against Mackenzie Hughes.

Reflecting on the spirit of the competition, Wyndham Clark expressed the camaraderie and vigor that defined the U.S. team's approach. "We take all the energy we have to try to beat each other into, 'now let's put it together and channel it and try to beat someone else,' which is really fun," Clark said. "It's really refreshing for golf, too. It's so individual, and then now you're turning for each other, you're rooting for each other, you're helping each other. It's really a lot of fun."

As the golf world looks ahead, the next Presidents Cup is slated for 2026 at Medinah Golf Club near Chicago. For now, Team USA celebrates another historic win, reaffirming their reign in the sport.

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