The United States Junior Presidents Cup Team dominated the International Team in the final singles session to win the fourth Junior Presidents Cup by a score of 15 to 9. Holding a one-point lead heading into the day, the US squad needed 5.5 points to retain the cup.
The Junior Presidents Cup is a two-day, team match-play competition featuring the top 24 junior boys, 19 years old and younger. The juniors are split into teams of 12, half from the United States and the other half from around the world, excluding Europe. Taking place just days before the start of the biennial Presidents Cup, the Junior Presidents Cup was developed to give the world’s best non-European juniors a unique playing opportunity to compete in an international team match-play competition and showcase the global reach of junior golf .
The 15 to 9 score marks the largest margin of victory in the event’s history. Despite the score being heavily in favor of the United States, many of the singles matches were close. Of the twelve matches, eight made it to the 18th hole, with five ending in a tie.
“This week was awesome,” United States player Logan Reilly said. “It was the most fun week I’ve ever had. Being out here with the guys and representing the USA was just unreal. Being able to go undefeated during the week just makes you feel so good. You never get to do this as a team and to win in a different country it is something special for sure.”
The International team put up a tough fight in the later matches, but couldn’t win enough points to catch the American Team.
“It was a super special week,” International Captain Graham DeLaet said. “It was way more emotional than I thought it was going to be. By the end of the week, I felt like these 12 kids were basically my children. I tried to pick them up when they were down and keep them from getting too far ahead of themselves. I’m so proud of them. Even though they didn’t come out on top, they gained friendships for the rest of their lives and the memories that will stay with them. I learned so much from them and that was the best part for me.”
In 2026, the Junior Presidents Cup will be back in the United States, as Chicago’s Medinah Country Club will host the event.
