U.S. completes largest comeback in Presidents Cup history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

The U.S. achieved the biggest final-round comeback in Presidents Cup history on September 27, overcoming a 10.5–7.5 deficit against the International team to secure a 17–13 victory at Medinah Country Club. Early wins from players including Cam Young, Justin Thomas, and Scottie Scheffler sparked the comeback, allowing the U.S. to extend its overall lead in the competition to 14–1–1. Despite raucous crowd behavior, reminiscent of past Ryder Cups, security measures were heightened following the attendance of honorary chairman Donald Trump. The U.S. team now shifts focus to next year’s Ryder Cup in Ireland, while the International team plans for the 2028 Presidents Cup in Australia.
- •U.S. overcame a 10.5–7.5 deficit on September 27.
- •Match concluded with a final score of 17–13 at Medinah Country Club.
- •Trump’s attendance prompted additional security measures at the event.
- •U.S. team prepares for the Ryder Cup in Ireland next year.
- •International team aims for more independence from the PGA Tour.
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