Scheffler Dominates AmEx; Jason Day and Si Woo Kim Shine for Internationals
While Scottie Scheffler claimed a four-shot victory, the International Team saw encouraging signs with Jason Day finishing T2 and Si Woo Kim securing another top-10 in the desert.
The 2026 American Express in La Quinta, California, concluded with a familiar sight: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler lifting the trophy. However, for the International Presidents Cup team, the real story lay in the resurgence of a veteran leader and the continued consistency of a verified desert specialist.
Scheffler's Unstoppable March
Scottie Scheffler (-27) was simply too good for the field at the Pete Dye Stadium Course. Firing a final-round 65, he cruised to a four-stroke victory, securing his 20th PGA TOUR title. It was a clinical display of ball-striking that has become his trademark, sending an early message to the golf world for the 2026 season.
International Team Bright Spots
While the U.S. side will celebrate Scheffler's win, International Captain Geoff Ogilvy will be thrilled with the performance of Jason Day. The Australian veteran fired a stunning closing 64 to vault up the leaderboard, finishing T2 at 23-under par.
This result is massive for Day's Presidents Cup aspirations. After a quiet stretch, his ball-striking and putting looked sharp and confident under pressure. A T2 finish against a field of this caliber proves he still possesses the firepower to anchor the International squad.
Si Woo Kim (-22) also continued his love affair with the Pete Dye Stadium Course. Always a threat at this venue, Kim finished T6, further cementing his status as a lock for the International team. His iron play was elite all week, a trait that will be crucial at Medinah later this year.
Young phenom Tom Kim made the cut but couldn't quite ignite a Sunday charge, finishing T38 at 15-under.
Implications for Medinah
Day's resurgence adds a critical layer of depth to the International roster. With veterans like Adam Scott engaging in fewer events, Day stepping up as a playing leader is the best-case scenario for the Internationals. Combined with Si Woo Kim's reliability, the "International Engine Room" looks to be firing on all cylinders as the tour heads to Torrey Pines.
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