2015
The Story
The 2015 Presidents Cup at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Incheon marked a historic milestone as the first edition held in Asia. It delivered one of the most dramatic and competitive battles in the event's history. International Captain Nick Price and U.S. Captain Jay Haas led their teams through a week plagued by rain, cold, and tension, with neither side able to break away. The International Team, buoyed by the historic 5-0-0 performance of Branden Grace and his partnership with Louis Oosthuizen, kept pace with the Americans shot for shot. Heading into the final Singles match on Sunday, the score was razor-thin. The Cup ultimately came down to the final grouping of local favorite Sangmoon Bae and Bill Haas, son of the U.S. Captain. In a heart-stopping finish, playing the par-5 18th, Bae chunked a crucial chip shot, conceding the hole and the match to Haas. The U.S. escaped with a 15.5-14.5 victory, the closest margin since the 2003 tie. The event was widely praised for revitalizing the competitive spirit of the Presidents Cup.