Team USA gets last laugh over Tom Kim with Presidents Cup win

Keegan Bradley secured the winning point for Team USA at the Presidents Cup on Sunday, cueing wild celebrations for Jim Furyk's team over the Internationals

Keegan Bradley's stellar final round performance clinched the victory for Team USA at the Presidents Cup (18.5-11.5), outshining the International Team. This marks the 10th consecutive triumph for the Americans in this illustrious event.

Despite Si Woo Kim's missed opportunity to turn the tide during his round at Royal Montreal, it was Bradley who ultimately became the hero. Emotionally charged after the victory, Bradley expressed his profound feelings about securing the decisive point for his nation.

"Wow, that was incredible," an emotional Bradley said. "I kept saying all weekend, I didn't know if I'd ever get to do this again and to be able to just play in this tournament and then to win the point, my goodness. The last time I played, I was the point to lose the Ryder Cup. So, if this is my last round as a player, maybe it is, I'm happy with that."

When questioned about what he missed from not participating in events like the Presidents Cup, Bradley was quick to highlight the relationships fostered amongst the team. "I missed the guys," he said, discussing the sense of brotherhood such tournaments evoke.

"The guys, they're just incredible. They really love each other, the wives and caddies love each other. It's such an amazing atmosphere and I'm just so proud of the team and I'm proud of just being here," reports the Mirror US.

Despite being one of the older members of the group at 38, Bradley confessed that he was still discovering new aspects of himself. He also admitted feeling "really uncomfortable" towards the end of the match, but remained "proud of the way" his teammates performed. Finally, Bradley shared what he had learned from Jim Furyk during his tenure as captain of the U.S. Team at the Ryder Cup next year.

"Well, we're going to copy a lot of what Jim Furyk did this week," Bradley revealed. "He set a culture here for us and we're going to carry that over into Bethpage and I hope a lot of these 12 are on that team."

The victory of Team USA in the Presidents Cup also cast a shadow over what International star Tom Kim was attempting to achieve in Montreal. Throughout the tournament, the 22-year-old demonstrated his commitment to the competition, doing everything possible to help his team win, even resorting to mind games in some instances.

The South Korean sensation was embroiled in drama all weekend, showcasing his fervour for the game. Not only did he face the wrath of Scottie Scheffler, he also took exception to Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele not giving a gimme.

Ahead of the tournament, when asked about the prospect of facing world No. 1 and pal Scheffler, he shared his excitement with the PGA Tour: "If I can play with Scottie, that would be very fun," Kim remarked.

"We're comfortable with each other, I play a lot of golf with him back home. For one week, I absolutely dislike him. ... He's always going to play really, really well but at the same time, if I can do something special on Sunday (singles session) against a player of caliber like him, it'll be huge for our team."

He continued, expressing his dedication to the Presidents Cup: "You know, my first Presidents Cup was just so passionate and I want to do so much for our team. I'm trying to be a bit of a small voice for our team. I want my teammates to know I'm playing as hard as I can."