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International Clings to 2-Point Lead After U.S. Storms Back in Presidents Cup

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Stunning. It’s the best and only way to describe the final stretch of action at the Presidents Cup on Saturday.

Faced with the prospect at the start of the day, of not only losing for the first time in 21-years, but getting blown out of Australia in the process, the United States Presidents Cup team put together a furious comeback on Saturday afternoon in Melbourne … until the unimaginable happened.

After losing 2 ½ to 1 ½ in the morning fourball matches to see their deficit swell to 4 points, the Americans stormed back during the afternoon foursomes, and were poised to sweep the session and even up the score until two matches went haywire for the United States.