Top 9 Moments from 2024 President’s Cup in Montreal

The 2024 President’s Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club showcased electric atmosphere and memorable moments, culminating in a U.S. victory. Highlights included Keegan Bradley’s clinching putt, Patrick Cantlay’s impressive performance, and Max Homa’s significant win. The event also featured a strong International team comeback and a poignant celebration for Team USA.

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October 1, 2024

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9 Best Moments from the President’s Cup in Montreal

The 2024 President’s Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club provided golf fans with unforgettable moments, thrilling competition, and a dramatic if not expected U.S. victory. Here are the nine most memorable moments from this year’s event:

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1. Roaring Montreal Atmosphere

The Canadian crowd at Royal Montreal was electric throughout the event. Local favorites like Corey Conners and Mackenzie Hughes drew enthusiastic cheers, making the atmosphere feel like a home match for the Internationals. The energy on the course elevated the intensity of each match.

2. Keegan Bradley’s Clinching Putt

In the final singles match, Keegan Bradley provided the decisive moment by defeating Si Woo Kim 1UP on the 18th hole, securing the United States’ 10th consecutive Presidents Cup victory. The pressure-filled putt on the last green will be remembered as one of the key moments of the competition(NBC Sports).

3. Patrick Cantlay’s Dominant Performance

Patrick Cantlay was unstoppable throughout the week, finishing with a stellar 4-1-0 record. His ability to perform under pressure, particularly in Saturday’s fourball session where he birdied five of the last five holes, helped propel Team USA to a commanding position(PGA TOUR)(Golf).

4. Xander Schauffele Leading the Charge

Schauffele, another standout for the U.S. team, finished with a 4-1-0 record. His early singles victory on Sunday against Jason Day helped extinguish any hopes of an International comeback, and his leadership in the team room was noted by U.S. captain Jim Furyk(PGA TOUR)(Golf).

5. Collin Morikawa’s Clutch Win Over Adam Scott

Morikawa delivered a key singles victory over veteran Adam Scott, winning 2&1 on Sunday. This victory, although after the Cup had already been clinched, cemented Morikawa’s fantastic week, where he went 4-1-0(PGA TOUR)(Golf).

6. International Team’s Friday Comeback

After being down 5-0 on Thursday, the International team stormed back on Friday with a 5-0 sweep in the fourball matches. Led by the likes of Si Woo Kim and Tom Kim, the comeback injected new life into the contest, though the Internationals ultimately couldn’t sustain the momentum(NBC Sports).

7. Max Homa’s Fight Against Mackenzie Hughes

Max Homa closed out his week with a dramatic singles victory over Canadian Mackenzie Hughes. The two battled intensely on Sunday, with Homa winning 2&1, contributing to the U.S. team’s final score of 18.5-11.5(NBC Sports).

8. Sahith Theegala’s Debut Impact

Rookie Sahith Theegala made a strong impression in his first team competition. His key birdie on the 18th hole during Thursday’s fourball match helped secure a 1UP win with Collin Morikawa, and although his Sunday singles match ended in a tie with Byeong-Hun An, Theegala showed he’s a rising star on the U.S. team(PGA TOUR)(Golf).

9. The Celebration

As Keegan Bradley’s putt dropped, the U.S. team erupted into celebration, with players like Xander Schauffele lighting up cigars and enjoying the moment. The celebration was a fitting end to a hard-fought victory, with Team USA basking in their 10th consecutive Presidents Cup win(NBC Sports).