United States defeats United Kingdom in 1931 Ryder Cup

The transcript describes a golf match where a player misses a 10-foot putt by an inch. Hagen is leading his opponent by four points. The speaker expresses happiness over their victory and acknowledges the British team's skill, stating they were just a bit too good.

What does the speaker imply about the British team?

What does the speaker mean by 'no excuses' in the context of the match?