Presidents Cup Recap: U.S. Team’s Remarkable Comeback
On September 27, 2026, at Medinah Country Club in Chicago, U.S. team captain Brandt Snedeker expressed his gratitude towards President Donald Trump for motivating the squad during their impressive Presidents Cup comeback against the International Team.
This marked Trump’s return as the honorary chairman of the event, a role he first held in 2017. He kept his statements short but enjoyed a warm reception from the crowd.
Throughout the competition, the U.S. team demonstrated resilience, achieving their 11th consecutive victory largely due to stellar performances from Collin Morikawa and Jackson Koivun in the final day’s matches.
Despite being behind for the initial three days of team play, the U.S. team rallied on the last day to overcome a three-point deficit and ultimately won 17-13.
After clinching the victory, Snedeker highlighted the significance of Trump’s presence, acknowledging the lift his players felt when Trump greeted them enthusiastically at the first tee.
“All these guys fought for each other, fought for this country, fought for this team,” Snedeker remarked following the victory. “And one last shout to Donald Trump, President Trump.”
He further added, “He told me I was going to bring some energy today for you guys, you guys need it, and I told him if we did this, he gets all the credit. Thank you, President Trump.”
Amidst the excitement, the atmosphere at the cup felt almost like a Trump rally, with attendees chanting for “4 MORE YEARS” and enjoying lively moments as the event unfolded.
