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The U.S. Won The Presidents Cup But Didn’t Learn Their Lesson

Singles saved them but they still have a foursomes issue.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:00 AM
The U.S. Won The Presidents Cup But Didn’t Learn Their Lesson
Key Things to Know
  • MyGolfSpy argues that the U.S. Presidents Cup victory masks recurring structural flaws in team play and pairings.
  • The U.S. rallied from a 10.5-7.5 deficit to beat the International Team 17-13 at Medinah.
  • The Americans won Sunday singles 9.5-2.5, setting a Presidents Cup record for the session's largest margin.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The United States overcame a 10.5-7.5 deficit to defeat the International Team 17-13 at Medinah, securing its 11th consecutive Presidents Cup victory. The Americans dominated Sunday singles 9.5-2.5, marking the largest margin for that session in tournament history. However, MyGolfSpy argues that the victory masks critical, persistent flaws in the American team's performance, particularly given their substantial world ranking and talent advantage over Geoff Ogilvy's International squad.

MyGolfSpy highlights a recurring weakness in alternate-shot play, noting the U.S. suffered a 5-0 sweep in Friday foursomes for the second straight Presidents Cup and finished 2-7 overall in the format. The outlet questions captain Brandt Snedeker's pairing strategies, warning that relying on singles comebacks will prove risky at the 2027 Ryder Cup and the 2028 Presidents Cup.

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