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Americans Rally From Three-Point Deficit to Win Presidents Cup for 11th Straight Time – WTOP News
Jacob Bridgeman sealed the winning point as the United States rallied from a 10.5-7.5 deficit and won 17-13 for an 11th straight title.
On Sunday at Medinah Country Club in Illinois, Team USA secured an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup victory, rallying from a three-point deficit to defeat the International Team 17-13 in final-day singles matches.
Entering Sunday trailing 10.5 to 7.5, the Americans faced a three-point deficit; U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker credited President Donald Trump for inspiring the team's comeback with his presence at the first tee.
Rookie Jackson Koivun and Collin Morikawa sparked critical back-nine surges, setting the stage for Jacob Bridgeman, who clinched the decisive point with a par putt on the 18th green for a 1-up victory.
International captain Geoff Ogilvy acknowledged the difficulty of beating the Americans on home soil, saying "it was on a knife edge all day" despite his team's strong early performance.
The victory extends the United States' all-time record to 14-1-1 in the biennial event, which began 32 years ago; the tournament will next visit Melbourne's Kingston Heath in 2028.
With an impressive catch-up hunt, the US golfers once again secure the Presidents Cup – and US President Donald Trump is experiencing the success first hand.