The United States once again demonstrated its dominance in the Presidents Cup, securing an 18.5 to 11.5 victory over the International Team at Royal Montreal Golf Club. This victory marks the 13th win for the U.S. in the 15 times the event has been held. With the Americans continuing their nearly two-decade reign, they once again outclassed a competitive but overmatched International squad.
The final day of competition saw U.S. player Xander Schauffele lead the charge, with a decisive 4&3 victory over former World No. 1 Jason Day. Schauffele’s win set the tone for the day, putting the Americans on a strong path toward victory. Keegan Bradley, the captain of the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team, followed up with a dramatic 1 Up win over Si Woo Kim, clinching the decisive point for the U.S.
The U.S. team entered Sunday with an 11-7 lead, thanks to dominant performances in the earlier rounds. Needing just 4.5 points to claim the Cup, the Americans wasted no time, delivering solid performances in singles matches. While the International Team’s Hideki Matsuyama and Corey Conners picked up wins against Scottie Scheffler and Tony Finau, respectively, it wasn’t enough to stop the U.S. from sealing the deal.
Keegan Bradley’s winning point was especially sweet for him, marking a personal comeback after being left off the 2023 Ryder Cup team. “It felt amazing to be out there today,” Bradley said. “Winning the point that clinched the Cup for the U.S. is a moment I’ll never forget.”
Despite some individual victories for the International Team, the U.S. was simply too strong overall. Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay, and Russell Henley all put in stellar performances, contributing significantly to the team’s success. Morikawa capped off the day with a 2&1 win over Adam Scott, further cementing the American lead.
As the dust settles on this year’s Presidents Cup, questions may arise about the future competitiveness of the event. With the U.S. having won 12 of the last 14 tournaments, discussions about format changes or new strategies may be on the horizon. However, for now, the U.S. reigns supreme and will look to continue their dominance at the next Presidents Cup, set to take place in 2026 at Medinah Golf Club in Illinois.
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