Americans rally in singles to win the Presidents Cup for the 11th straight time
Medinah, Illinois (AP) — The United States secured the Presidents Cup for the 11th consecutive time on Sunday, thanks to strong performances in the singles matches. U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker won't have to worry about the outcome of the competition. Key rallies on the back nine by two-time major champion Collin Morikawa and 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun proved decisive.
The Americans trailed by three points after three days of team matches. President Donald Trump addressed the crowd at the first tee, expressing his excitement about the upcoming singles matches. Cameron Young and Justin Thomas made an early impact, while Patrick Cantlay showcased his reliability with a birdie putt from just inside 60 feet on the par-3 16th.
Five matches remained on the course, with the United States leading 1-2 in three of them. All they needed was three points from these matches to clinch the victory. Jackson Koivun turned things around, winning three straight holes against Si Woo Kim and sealing the deal with a 2-up victory on the 18th hole. Jacob Bridgeman added to the U.S. triumph with a par putt on the 18th green, ensuring the team earned the required 15.5 points.
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