Americans get biggest road win and capture the Presidents Cup for the 10th straight time

MONTREAL (AP) — U.S. captain Jim Furyk raised the gold trophy before a team that dressed in red shirts that filled the scoreboard early with red scores. The Presidents Cup is one trophy the Americans own, for two decades and counting.

It didn't feel like another rout at Royal Montreal, not with 20 of the 30 matches — nine of them Sunday — not decided until at least the 17th hole.

The score suggested otherwise: United States 18 1/2, International 11 1/2.

It was the largest margin of victory on the road for the Americans in the Presidents Cup — even if it was just north of the border — and they won for the 10th straight time.

Xander Schauffele, a double major this year, was tapped to lead the way and delivered four straight birdies to set the tone in a 4-and-3 victory over Jason Day. Patrick Cantlay was bogey-free with seven birdies, three on his last four holes for 3-and-1 win over Taylor Pendrith.

Perhaps fittingly the clinching point came from Keegan Bradley, who had gone 10 years without competing for the U.S. team and already has been appointed the Ryder Cup captain for next year. He thought he might never play in another cup, and he was mobbed when he won over Si Woo Kim on the 18th hole.

“We talked about taking care of business today, and we all went out there and did it. I was just lucky enough to be in that spot in the day, but really a meaningful moment in my life,” Bradley said. “The last time I played in one of these I was the clinching point for the Europeans in the Ryder Cup. Fast forward 10 years later, and I got to do that today.

“Really something I’ll remember the rest of my life.”

For the Americans, it was old hat. Max Homa finished the scoring with his first point of the week, a 2-and-1 victory over Mackenzie Hughes. They won four of the five sessions, with the Internationals picking up most of their points in a 5-0 shutout Friday in the foursomes matches.

“These guys get along so well, but as you know, they can flat play,” Furyk said. “When it got tough, anytime the Internationals put some pressure on us, they played their (tails) off for us. I’m just so proud to be a part of it.”

The Internationals needed everything to go right at Royal Montreal. All they could manage was a good fight, more tight matches, but still no cup.

Their only victory since these matches for players from everywhere but Europe came in 1998 at Royal Melbourne, so long ago that Tiger Woods was making his Presidents Cup debut. The U.S. winning streak dates to 2005.

“A lot of these matches were so close,” International captain Mike Weir said. “It’s disappointing not to get a win. We put our team together to win this thing, and when you don’t get a win, it’s disappointing, but a lot of great things to take away.”

The Americans made a winner out of Furyk, the captain in France five years ago when Europe won the Ryder Cup. This is a new team — a young team — free of distraction, filled with confidence from having won every Presidents Cup since 2005.

“Really the matches come down to just some special moments,” Furyk said. “For one reason or another, these guys usually play loose in the Presidents Cup, they let it fly, and we’ve been able to win some crucial points, make some crucial putts.”

Furyk sent out Schauffele in the opening match, and the cool Californian made five birdies in eight holes to seize control early. He holed a 45-foot birdie putt on the opening hole with Day in close birdie range, took his first lead with a 25-foot birdie putt on the par-3 fifth and never let his foot off the gas.

“All of our 12 guys can compete,” Schauffele said. “My goal was just to set the tone, get red up on that board as early as possible, and I was able to do that.”

Sam Burns was the only player who went unbeaten this week, halving his match with Tom Kim. The 22-year-old South Korean looked to take a 1-up lead with a tee shot into 3 feet on the par-3 17th. Burns hit pitching wedge also next to the flag for matching birdies.

Kim has been the spark for the Internationals with his fist pumps and the way he poked Scheffler with his celebrations in the opening session. He said the tide would turn at some point, and the 22-year-old South Korean firmly believed it would be Sunday.

Just not this Sunday.

“When you lose so many times, I feel like there’s always a story where people come back. Winning doesn’t last forever,” Kim said. “There’s going to be times where lip-outs are going to go our way. A few breaks, a few bounces are going to go our way, and that’s going to make a difference. We play great and we keep falling short sometimes, but I’m not losing hope.”

The Internationals picked up a point in the battle of Masters champions when Hideki Matsuyama took down Scottie Scheffler, and Corey Conners delivered an easy win over Tony Finau. But they were trailing 11-7 going into the 12 singles. It was never going to be enough.

Now the Internationals have to wait two more years until the 2026 matches at Medinah outside Chicago.

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United States team captain Jim Furyk chats with Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before the trophy presentation at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 in Montreal. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States team captain Jim Furyk, center front, drives down the 18th fairway after winning the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Montreal. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chats with International team captain Mike Weir before the trophy presentation at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States team captain Jim Furyk hoist the Presidents Cup as Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on at Royal Montreal Golf Club on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Montreal. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States team member Xander Schauffele hits onto the 15th green during a fifth-round singles match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

International team member Mackenzie Hughes, of Canada, hits out of a bunker on the fifth hole during a fifth-round singles match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States team member Keegan Bradley, right, celebrates with caddie Scott Vail, left, following his win over International team member Si Woo Kim, of South Korea, in their fifth-round singles match at the Presidents Cup at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States team member Keegan Bradley reacts after a putt on the 18th green during a fifth-round singles match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States team member Keegan Bradley, right, hugs his wife Jillian Stacey after winning the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Montreal. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States team member Patrick Cantlay hits from the fourth tee during a fifth-round singles match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States team member Scottie Scheffler chips onto the 5th green during their fifth round singles match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Montreal. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

International team member Taylor Pendrith, of Canada, reacts after winning the eighth hole during a fifth-round singles match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024,in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States team member Xander Schauffele reacts after making a birdie on the first hole during their fifth round singles match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Montreal Golf Club on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Montreal. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's photo portrait display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has had references to his two impeachments removed, the latest apparent change at the collection of museums he has accused of bias as he asserts his influence over how official presentations document U.S. history.

The wall text, which summarized Trump's first presidency and noted his 2024 comeback victory, was part of the museum's “American Presidents” exhibition. The description had been placed alongside a photograph of Trump taken during his first term. Now, a different photo appears without any accompanying text block, though the text was available online. Trump was the only president whose display in the gallery, as seen Sunday, did not include any extended text.

The White House did not say whether it sought any changes. Nor did a Smithsonian statement in response to Associated Press questions. But Trump ordered in August that Smithsonian officials review all exhibits before the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4. The Republican administration said the effort would “ensure alignment with the president’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism, remove divisive or partisan narratives, and restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions.”

Trump's original “portrait label," as the Smithsonian calls it, notes Trump's Supreme Court nominations and his administration's development of COVID-19 vaccines. That section concludes: “Impeached twice, on charges of abuse of power and incitement of insurrection after supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, he was acquitted by the Senate in both trials.”

Then the text continues: “After losing to Joe Biden in 2020, Trump mounted a historic comeback in the 2024 election. He is the only president aside from Grover Cleveland (1837– 1908) to have won a nonconsecutive second term.”

Asked about the display, White House spokesman Davis Ingle celebrated the new photograph, which shows Trump, brow furrowed, leaning over his Oval Office desk. Ingle said it ensures Trump's “unmatched aura ... will be felt throughout the halls of the National Portrait Gallery.”

The portrait was taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok, who is credited in the display that includes medallions noting Trump is the 45th and 47th president. Similar numerical medallions appear alongside other presidents' painted portraits that also include the more extended biographical summaries such as what had been part of Trump's display.

Sitting presidents are represented by photographs until their official paintings are commissioned and completed.

Ingle did not answer questions about whether Trump or a White House aide, on his behalf, asked for anything related to the portrait label.

The gallery said in a statement that it had previously rotated two photographs of Trump from its collection before putting up Torok's work.

“The museum is beginning its planned update of the America’s Presidents gallery which will undergo a larger refresh this Spring,” the gallery statement said. “For some new exhibitions and displays, the museum has been exploring quotes or tombstone labels, which provide only general information, such as the artist’s name.”

For now, references to Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton being impeached in 1868 and 1998, respectively, remain as part of their portrait labels, as does President Richard Nixon's 1974 resignation as a result of the Watergate scandal.

And, the gallery statement noted, “The history of Presidential impeachments continues to be represented in our museums, including the National Museum of American History.”

Trump has made clear his intentions to shape how the federal government documents U.S. history and culture. He has offered an especially harsh assessment of how the Smithsonian and other museums have featured chattel slavery as a seminal variable in the nation's development but also taken steps to reshape how he and his contemporary rivals are depicted.

In the months before his order for a Smithsonian review, he fired the head archivist of the National Archives and said he was firing the National Portrait Gallery's director, Kim Sajet, as part of his overhaul. Sajet maintained the backing of the Smithsonian's governing board, but she ultimately resigned.

At the White House, Trump has designed a notably partisan and subjective “Presidential Walk of Fame” featuring gilded photographs of himself and his predecessors — with the exception of Biden, who is represented by an autopen — along with plaques describing their presidencies.

The White House said at the time that Trump himself was a primary author of the plaques. Notably, Trump's two plaques praise the 45th and 47th president as a historically successful figure while those under Biden's autopen stand-in describe the 46th executive as “by far, the worst President in American History” who “brought our Nation to the brink of destruction.”

Barrow reported from Atlanta.

People react to a photograph of President Donald Trump on display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery's "American Presidents" exhibit on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Visitors to the National Portrait Gallery walk past the portrait of President Donald Trump, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Visitors stop to look at a photograph of President Donald Trump and a short plaque next to it are on display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery's "American Presidents" exhibit on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

A photograph of President Donald Trump and a short plaque next to it are on display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery's "American Presidents" exhibit on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Anna Johnson)

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)