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President Trump is being credited with Team USA’s big comeback win at Medinah Country Club.
On Sunday, Trump flew to Illinois to watch Team USA take on the International Team.
At the event, Trump immediately went viral over his awkward handshake with Australia’s Adam Scott.
You’ve seen “The Shot,” “The Concession,” and “The Chip” in golf.
This is “The Shake.” pic.twitter.com/VKuMWrQNFd
— Skratch (@Skratch) September 27, 2026
Trump went on to witness Team USA deliver an epic comeback win at Medinah.
Via AOL Sports
Brandt Snedeker’s Americans entered the Sunday singles trailing 10.5-7.5, but Brandt Snedeker’s men dominated the singles to deny the Internationals their first Presidents Cup victory since 1998
Jacob Bridgeman delivered the decisive point, edging out Min Woo Lee on the final hole to send the Americans to the magical 15.5-point mark and guarantee an unassailable lead. The scoreline finished 17-13 to Team USA.
After their big win, Team USA’s captain Brandt Snedeker credited President Trump for motivating them.
“And one last shoutout: President Donald Trump he told me ‘I was going to bring energy today for you. You guys need it.'”
“I told him if we did this, he gets all the credit. So, THANK YOU President Trump!”
🔥 LET’S GO! Following Team USA’s MASSIVE comeback victory at the Presidents Cup, team captain Brandt Snedeker gave a HUGE shoutout to President Trump
“And one last shoutout: President Donald Trump he told me ‘I was going to bring energy today for you. You guys need it.'”
“I… pic.twitter.com/DFttGZzwTt
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 27, 2026
Trump would present Team USA with the Presidents Cup trophy after their win.
🚨🇺🇸🎥 #WATCH — Donald Trump presents Team USA with the Presidents Cup trophy after the big comeback pic.twitter.com/uUXneIXGK1
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) September 27, 2026