Americans claim Presidents Cup
The Americans won the Presidents Cup for the seventh consecutive time, and this one was no contest. With most of the work already done, a dominant U. S. team needed only one point from the 12 singles matches Sunday at Liberty National in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Kevin Chappell halved the first match with Marc Leishman, and victory was assured when Daniel Berger went 3 up with three to play against Si Woo Kim in the fourth match. The last point came from Phil Mickelson, 47, who beat Adam Hadwin, 2 and 1.
The final score was 19- 11. The Americans fell short of their goal to become the first Presidents Cup team to win all five sessions. The Internationals won six matches and halved two others.
President Donald Trump arrived at Liberty National about 45 minutes before the Americans secured the gold trophy that he was to present to them. Trump is the first sitting president to attend on the final day and present the trophy.
Brooke Henderson won the weather- delayed New Zealand Women’s Open in Auckland, concluding with a 3- under 69 for a five- stroke victory. Finishing at 17- under 271, the 20- year- old Canadian outdistanced China’s JingYan for her second LPGA Tour victory of the season and fifth overall.
Paul Dunne held off a thrilling challenge from Rory McIlroy in the final round of the British Masters in Newcastle- Upon- Tyne, England. Dunne shot seven birdies and an eagle in a closing 61 to finish 20 under par, three shots clear of McIlroy.