The Americans have won another Presidents Cup. What matters is whether they can win the Ryder Cup

Medinah, Ill. (AP) — Luke Donald, the two-time winning Ryder Cup captain for Europe, posted a subtle reminder to the Americans about their recent Presidents Cup victory. The second of 12 singles matches had just started when Donald wrote, "It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since Bethpage." The Americans had just routed the opposition in singles, but the outcome was reminiscent of a previous loss at Bethpage Black.

Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton of LIV Golf combined to go 6-2-1 last year, though their absence this time did not significantly impact the result. The Americans won nine of 11 matches, but this victory does not guarantee success in the Ryder Cup. The format and pressure of the Ryder Cup are vastly different from the Presidents Cup, and the American team has yet to demonstrate their ability to perform consistently in team play.