Sunday was coronation day at Liberty National. The 12th Presidents Cup was over long before the 12 singles matches between the United States and International started at noon local time. When it came to the deciding match, it wasn't a question of "if?" but rather "by whom?" As it turned out, rookie Daniel Berger did the deed by beating the exuberant Si Woo Kim 2 and 1 to push the U.S. to 16 points with most of the matches still on the course.
The U.S. followed that with another three points to secure its seventh-straight Presidents Cup 19 to 11 over the Internationals. The victory moved the United States' overall record to 10-1-1 and moved its record to 7-0-0 in its home country.
We've got a really good, young squad here this week that I think we're pretty content on continuing to be a part of these team events going forward.
The International team, which actually played quite well in the singles matches, was once again overpowered by an abundance of American stars and superstars in the team portion. Not only did the bottom of the Internationals' lineup not produce, but the top didn't either. Its three-highest ranked players -- Jason Day, Marc Leishman and Hideki Matsuyama -- combined to go -- and 2-8-4 on the week.
It's almost impossible to single out who played best for the U.S. side. After posting the following scores in the team session, the U.S. players could have played left-handed on Sunday and feasibly still taken home the trophy.
Dustin Johnson went undefeated with a 4-0-1 record and put 4.5 points on the board. Justin Thomas was everything you wanted him to be in a Player of the Year season. He put up 3.5 points and was America's unofficial ambassador to the New York City faithful in attendance, riling up the lathered up crowds. Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed went 3-0-1 as a team.
Furthermore, Rickie Fowler played great, Kevin Kisner had 3.5 points, Phil Mickelson was again the soul of the American side and rookie Berger cinched it all up. It was everything we thought we would see from the U.S. and then some, and it could be a harbinger for what's to come in American team golf.
Photos From the 2017 Presidents Cup
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The U.S. team poses with the Presidents Cup trophy
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Wives and girlfriends join the U.S. team for a photo
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Justin Thomas takes a group selfie
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Jordan poses with the Fanatics on Sunday
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Jordan tees off during his final round on Sunday
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Jordan and Patrick Reed share a laugh after walking off the 17th hole all-square during Saturday afternoon Four-Ball matches in the third round
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Patrick Reed, Jordan and caddie Michael Greller talk on the 12th
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Jordan reacts to a shot by Phil Mickelson of the U.S. Team on the 15th hole during Saturday's foursome match
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Jordan hits his shot from No. 6 during the third round
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Adam Scott of Australia and Jordan practice on the range prior to the third round
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Speith and Reed line up a putt on the 18th green
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Reed and Spieth stand on the ninth hole during Friday four-ball matches
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Patrick Reed and Jordan wait to hit a shot from the first tee during the Friday four-ball matches during the second round
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Jordan reacts on the 14th green during Thursday foursome matches
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Jordan and Patrick Reed of the U.S. Team line up a putt
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Jordan and Patrick Reed of the U.S. Team cross the bridge from 12 to 13 during Thursday foursome matches
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Jordan, Patrick Reed of the U.S. Team, Si Woo Kim of South Korea and the International Team and Emiliano Grillo of Argentina and the International Team pose with former presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton during the trophy ceremony during the first round
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Former President Barack Obama shakes hands with Jordan Spieth of the U.S. Team during the trophy presentation during the first round of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club on September 28, 2017, in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)
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Tiger Woods, Captains Assistant of the U.S. Team, and Jordan Spieth of the U.S. Team talk with Tim Finchem
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Jordan plays a tee shot prior to the start of the Presidents Cup
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Jordan greets fans on the Today Show prior to the start of the Presidents Cup
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Jordan and Jason Day of Australia and the International Team pose with Charlie, the Today Show dog prior to the start of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club
