{
  "id": 10340137,
  "title": "Presidents Cup winners and losers after US completes dramatic comeback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/presidents-cup-winners-and-losers-after-us-completes-dramatic-comeback",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T02:09:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/presidents-cup-winners-losers-us-020927704.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US team's remarkable comeback at the 2026 Presidents Cup was driven by a stellar performance from several key players. Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, showcased both skill and sportsmanship by turning a negative situation into a positive one. After facing distractions during his singles match, Scheffler called out a fan's disruptive behavior and even conceded a putt to show good sportsmanship. This gesture earned him the respect of his teammates and the crowd.\n\nThe US rookies also played a crucial role in the comeback. Chris Gotterup, Jacob Bridgeman, and Jackson Koivun all secured wins, with Bridgeman clinching the final point for the US. Koivun's performance was particularly impressive, as he defeated the top-ranked International player, Si Woo Kim, in singles. This victory highlighted Koivun's potential as a promising star in match play events.\n\nCameron Young led the charge for the US team, outperforming his competitors by more than 10 strokes. Young's dominance extended to his final three matches of the event, where he consistently outscored his opponents. His strong performance was instrumental in turning the tide of the competition in favor of the US.\n\nHowever, not all players emerged victorious. Geoff Ogilvy, the International team captain, faced criticism for his strategy of sending inexperienced players out early in the singles matches. This approach disrupted the team's rhythm and allowed the US to gain momentum. Additionally, top-ranked International players like Hideki Matsuyama and Min Woo Lee suffered losses in their singles matches, ultimately contributing to the US team's triumph. Adam Scott, at 46 years old, also faced disappointment, as he couldn't secure a win for his team despite losing a singles match to Patrick Cantlay.",
  "summary": "Here are winners and losers from Sunday at the 2026 Presidents Cup, when the U.S. team rallied to beat the Internationals for the 11th-straight time.",
  "key_points": [
    "US team's comeback led by Scheffler's sportsmanship",
    "Rookies Chris Gotterup, Bridgeman, Koivun secure wins",
    "Cameron Young outperforms competitors by 10+ strokes"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The US team's dramatic comeback signals a shift in momentum, with young players like Koivun and Bridgeman emerging as key contributors, while the International team's strategy and top players fell short.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "US complete thrilling comeback to retain Presidents Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/us-complete-thrilling-comeback-to-retain-presidents-cup",
        "published": "2026-09-27T22:42:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Golf.com",
        "title": "Grading every Presidents Cup performance from U.S. comeback at Medinah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/grading-every-presidents-cup-performance-from-u-s-comeback-at-medinah",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:33:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}