Cameron Young delivered what was expected of him: The American secured the first point for Team USA in the opening match of the Sunday Singles at the 2026 Presidents Cup. With a clear 3&2 victory against Ryo Hisatsune, Young made an early statement and showed that the US boys are far from out of it.
Before the final day, the US team was significantly behind with 10½ to 7½ points – a comeback was needed, and Young was the perfect man for the first tee. He led off the singles session and showed Japanese youngster Hisatsune, who had been playing exceptionally well in the previous days, who was boss. A crucial morale boost for the team, which now hopes for more points.
Young's Masterpiece at Medinah
Young had already participated in the team sessions, proving alongside Chris Gotterup that he was in top form. His match-play instinct was running at full throttle, which was necessary against the in-form Hisatsune. On Saturday, the Japanese player, partnered with Hideki Matsuyama, had even beaten Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns. But Young remained ice-cold on the greens at Medinah and consistently capitalized on his opportunities.
The Comeback Begins
The Presidents Cup is a true match play spectacle, where each of the twelve Sunday singles matches is worth a full point. The first team to reach 15½ points triumphs. The International Team had built up a comfortable lead over the first three sessions and was already dreaming of only their second Presidents Cup victory in history. However, Cameron Young's singles point has reignited US hopes and ratcheted up the tension – the next matches will show if Team USA can completely turn the tide.
