September 30, (THEWILL) – The United States claimed their tenth consecutive Presidents Cup victory on Sunday, defeating the International team 15.5-9.5 at Royal Montreal. Keegan Bradley sealed the win for the Americans, beating South Korea’s Kim Si-woo 1-up in a tense final match.
Bradley, who will captain the US Ryder Cup team next year, faced a nail-biting finish. After building a 3-up lead through 14 holes, he lost the 16th and missed opportunities to close out the match on the 17th. The decisive moment came on the 18th green when Kim failed to sink a must-make putt, handing Bradley and the US team their triumph.
The American squad, boasting 12 players ranked in the world’s top 25, dominated the competition from start to finish. They won both Saturday sessions 3-1, putting themselves in a commanding position heading into Sunday’s singles matches. Notable performances came from Xander Schauffele, who finished the week 4-1, and Sam Burns, who remained undefeated with three wins and a draw.
Despite the loss, there were bright spots for the International team. Hideki Matsuyama upset world number one Scottie Scheffler in a closely contested match, while Canada’s Corey Conners delivered a convincing 5&3 victory over Tony Finau. However, these individual successes were not enough to overcome the overall strength of the US team.
This latest victory extends the United States’ impressive record in the Presidents Cup to 13 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie. The International team’s sole victory in the series came in 1998, highlighting the long-standing dominance of the American side in this biennial competition.
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