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Team USA wins Presidents Cup 17-13 after Sunday comeback
Team USA clinches Presidents Cup victory with dramatic Sunday singles comeback.
In brief
Team USA clinches Presidents Cup victory with dramatic Sunday singles comeback. Team USA defeated International Team 17-13 at Medinah after a stunning Sunday singles comeback to avoid their first loss since 1998. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Presidents Cup final score
Team USA secured a 17-13 victory over International Team at Medinah after an epic Sunday singles comeback.
“Team USA dominated the Sunday singles to complete a dramatic Presidents Cup comeback at Medinah”
Team USA's Sunday singles lead
Brandt Snedeker's team trailed by three points heading into Sunday singles but won 9.5 points to avoid first defeat since 1998.
“Brandt Snedeker's side won 9.5 points during the final day to continue their dominance against the International Team”
Key Sunday singles matches
Cameron Young, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler delivered early points for Team USA while Tom Kim and Sungjae Im registered key wins for International Team.
“Cameron Young, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler all delivered points early for Team USA, only for Tom Kim and Sungjae Im to register key wins to move the Internationals within three points”
Scottie Scheffler's match
Scheffler defended Nico Echavarria after a spectator yelled in his opponent's backswing at the par-four 14th.
“Scheffler never trailed against Nico Echavarria and raced into a four-hole advantage, only to be left angered by a spectator yelling in his opponent's backswing at the par-four 14th”
Jacob Bridgeman's victory
Jacob Bridgeman earned the winning point for Team USA after coming back from one down with three to play to defeat Min Woo Lee on the final hole.
“Jacob Bridgeman claimed the winning point for Team USA, who dominated the Sunday singles to complete a dramatic Presidents Cup comeback at Medinah”
Team USA's record
Team USA has won every Presidents Cup since 2005, extending their dominance in the biennial contest.
“Team USA continue their record of winning every edition of the Presidents Cup since 2005”
International Team's performance
Geoff Ogilvy's International Team won only 2.5 points in Sunday singles, extending their wait for second victory.
“Geoff Ogilvy's side only won 2.5 points in the Sunday singles”
Scheffler's match result
Scheffler won three of his four matches for Team USA to become joint top scorer.
“Scheffler won three of his four matches for Team USA”
Team USA's comeback
Team USA completed the biggest final-day comeback in Presidents Cup history with a 17-13 victory.
“The United States snatched an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup victory after a remarkable final-day fightback saw claim a stunning 17-13 win over the Internationals”
Captain Brandt Snedeker's reaction
Snedeker praised Team USA's resilience and highlighted Jacob Bridgeman's debut victory.
“I think these guys never lost faith. I know what that team room is like. I told the guys last night that funny stuff happens here. Medinah has a history of funny things happening.”
Captain Geoff Ogilvy's reaction
Ogilvy praised Team USA's performance and acknowledged the International Team's strong effort.
“The United States team came out firing - we knew they would. The crowd came out, which is great for them. We had a couple matches go up 18 and it was sort of on a knife edge all day.”
What's next
Team USA will face Team Europe in the Ryder Cup next September at Adare Manor in Ireland.
“The United States will be back in action next September when they take on Team Europe in the Ryder Cup, held at Adare Manor in Ireland from September 17-19”
What to remember
Team USA defeated International Team 17-13 at Medinah after a stunning Sunday singles comeback to avoid their first loss since 1998.
