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Presidents Cup Captains

Every U.S. and International Team captain in one timeline, from Hale Irwin and David Graham in 1994 to Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy for the 2026 Medinah edition.

Most U.S. captaincies

Jack Nicklaus, 4

Nicklaus captained the United States in 1998, 2003, 2005, and 2007.

Most International captaincies

Gary Player, 3; Nick Price, 3; Peter Thomson, 3

The International side has leaned on repeat captains more often than recent U.S. teams.

Playing captain era

Tiger Woods, 2019

Woods captained and played at Royal Melbourne, where the U.S. won 16-14.

Year-by-Year Captains

Tournament results and captains from the inaugural 1994 edition through the 2026 competition at Medinah.

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YearVenueU.S. CaptainInternational CaptainResult
2026Medinah Country ClubBrandt SnedekerGeoff OgilvyUSA 17-13
2024Royal Montreal Golf ClubJim FurykMike WeirUSA 18.5-11.5
2022Quail Hollow ClubDavis Love IIITrevor ImmelmanUSA 17.5-12.5
2019Royal Melbourne Golf ClubTiger WoodsErnie ElsUSA 16-14
2017Liberty National Golf ClubSteve StrickerNick PriceUSA 19-11
2015Jack Nicklaus Golf Club KoreaJay HaasNick PriceUSA 15.5-14.5
2013Muirfield Village Golf ClubFred CouplesNick PriceUSA 18.5-15.5
2011Royal Melbourne Golf ClubFred CouplesGreg NormanUSA 19-15
2009TPC Harding ParkFred CouplesGreg NormanUSA 19.5-14.5
2007Royal Montreal Golf ClubJack NicklausGary PlayerUSA 19.5-14.5
2005Robert Trent Jones Golf ClubJack NicklausGary PlayerUSA 18.5-15.5
2003Fancourt Hotel and Country ClubJack NicklausGary PlayerTied 17-17
2000Robert Trent Jones Golf ClubKen VenturiPeter ThomsonUSA 21.5-10.5
1998Royal Melbourne Golf ClubJack NicklausPeter ThomsonInternational 20.5-11.5
1996Robert Trent Jones Golf ClubArnold PalmerPeter ThomsonUSA 16.5-15.5
1994Robert Trent Jones Golf ClubHale IrwinDavid GrahamUSA 20-12

Why Captains Matter

Presidents Cup captains do more than announce pairings. They set the team room tone, decide who plays alternate shot, choose when to protect a rookie, and manage the difference between stroke-play form and match-play trust.

The International side has often used repeat captains to build continuity across regions. The U.S. side has more recently moved through different leadership voices while leaning on a deep pool of former players and assistants.

2026 Context

Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy finalized their 12-player teams on September 1, each adding six captain’s picks. Snedeker’s United States won 17–13 at Medinah on September 27. Explore both rosters and the final result in the event guide.

For both complete rosters, selection routes, and the Medinah schedule, use the broader 2026 Presidents Cup guide.

Sources and Further Reading (5)