Americans Win 10th Straight Presidents Cup in Montreal

Schauffele's birdies and Bradley's clincher secure victory over Internationals
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Posted Sep 29, 2024 7:02 PM CDT
Americans Win 10th Straight Presidents Cup in Montreal
International team member Taylor Pendrith, of Canada, reacts after winning the eighth hole during a fifth-round singles match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024,in Montreal.   (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Xander Schauffele's four consecutive birdies on Sunday propelled the US team to their 10th consecutive Presidents Cup victory. Sam Burns completed an unbeaten week, Russell Henley shone in his debut, and Keegan Bradley clinched the decisive point. With five matches yet to finish, the US team reached the 15 1/2 points necessary for their win.

The Internationals, needing a perfect rally at Royal Montreal, fell short. Their last win dates back to 1998 at Royal Melbourne; the US streak stretches from a tie in South Africa in 2003. Captain Jim Furyk, who led the US to a Ryder Cup defeat five years ago, found redemption with his team's stellar performance.

Schauffele dominated his opening match against Jason Day, delivering five birdies in eight holes. The Internationals managed victories through Hideki Matsuyama and Corey Conners, but trailed 11-7 going into the singles, sealing their fate.

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Jim Furyk's leadership ensured the Americans lifted the cup once again, solidifying their prolonged supremacy in the Presidents Cup history. His strategic decisions, like putting Schauffele first, were instrumental in the US team's dominance. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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