2026 Presidents Cup: The Medinah Review
Medinah Country Club • September 22-27, 2026
Completed tournament · Updated October 5, 2026
Final result · September 27
United States wins 17–13 at Medinah
Read the final-day recap and all 12 singles results →
The United States won the 2026 Presidents Cup 17–13. Trailing 10.5–7.5 entering Sunday, the Americans took the singles session 9.5–2.5 to complete the comeback.
Jacob Bridgeman secured the winning point with a 1-up victory over Min Woo Lee. See the PGA TOUR singles results and final-day report.
Earlier in the week, the United States won the Junior Presidents Cup 17.5–6.5. Our junior event report covers the junior teams and results.
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When was the 2026 Presidents Cup?
The 2026 Presidents Cup event week ran September 22-27, 2026 at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois. Practice days were September 22-23, and competition took place on September 24-27.
Official 2026 schedule of eventsWhat is the Presidents Cup?
The Presidents Cup is a biennial team golf competition between the United States and an International Team made up of elite non-European players. It uses match play formats rather than standard stroke-play scoring.
Both 2026 rosters were finalized on September 1. Each team had six automatic qualifiers and six captain’s picks; match results and session pairings are available through official tournament coverage.
Confirmed September 1, 2026
Full 2026 Presidents Cup rosters
Both captains completed their selections on September 1. The tables list the six automatic qualifiers and six captain’s picks for each side.
Team USA
Captain: Brandt Snedeker
| Player | Selection |
|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | Automatic |
| Cameron Young | Automatic |
| Wyndham Clark | Automatic |
| Sam Burns | Automatic |
| Russell Henley | Automatic |
| Collin Morikawa | Automatic |
| Jacob Bridgeman | Captain’s pick |
| Patrick Cantlay | Captain’s pick |
| Chris Gotterup | Captain’s pick |
| Jackson Koivun | Captain’s pick |
| Xander Schauffele | Captain’s pick |
| Justin Thomas | Captain’s pick |
International Team
Captain: Geoff Ogilvy
| Player | Selection |
|---|---|
| Si Woo Kim | Automatic |
| Ryan Fox | Automatic |
| Hideki Matsuyama | Automatic |
| Min Woo Lee | Automatic |
| Tom Kim | Automatic |
| Adam Scott | Automatic |
| Christiaan Bezuidenhout | Captain’s pick |
| Corey Conners | Captain’s pick |
| Nico Echavarria | Captain’s pick |
| Ryo Hisatsune | Captain’s pick |
| Sungjae Im | Captain’s pick |
| Nick Taylor | Captain’s pick |
Snedeker also confirmed five four-ball matches for the opening round. For selection analysis, read our U.S. captain’s picks analysis and International Team and Jason Day analysis.
2026 captains and leadership
The International Team named Tim Clark and Taylor Pendrith as captain's assistants on August 25, 2026. On August 29, Donald J. Trump was announced as honorary chairman of the 2026 Presidents Cup.
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Tournament Overview
What is the Presidents Cup?
Established in 1994, the Presidents Cup is a biennial match-play competition between the United States and an International Team of players from outside Europe. At Medinah, each side fielded 12 players across four days of four-ball, foursomes and singles.
The 2026 Edition
The 2026 Presidents Cup event week ran September 22-27, 2026 at Medinah Country Club in Illinois. The event included practice days on September 22-23 and competition from September 24-27. It was the 16th edition of the event and the first Presidents Cup staged at Medinah's Course No. 3.
The opening round on September 24 featured five four-ball matches. The weekend included two Saturday team sessions and Sunday singles. See the 2026 session timetable for match windows and broadcast times.
Key Tournament Facts
- • Format: Match Play (first to 15.5 points wins)
- • Total Points: 30 points available
- • Sessions: Foursomes, Fourballs, and Singles
- • Teams: 12 players per side
- • Duration: Four days of competition
Medinah Country Club
About Medinah
Medinah Country Club, located in Medinah, Illinois (approximately 25 miles west of downtown Chicago), is one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the United States. The club features three championship courses, with the No. 3 course serving as the championship layout for major tournaments. Founded in 1924, Medinah has hosted numerous prestigious events. Official club history.
Course Characteristics
The official Presidents Cup course overview lists Medinah's Course No. 3 at 7,564 yards and par 72. Known for its scale, strategic design, water hazards, and demanding approach shots, Medinah demands distance control and precise course management.
Why Medinah for Presidents Cup?
Medinah brought a long history of major championship golf to the 2026 competition. Its Course No. 3 required players to manage long approaches, water hazards and the changing demands of team match play.
Team Captains
Brandt Snedeker
As a two-time Presidents Cup participant and successful PGA TOUR veteran, Brandt Snedeker brought direct team-event experience to the captaincy. He captained the United States to a 17–13 victory at Medinah.
Snedeker brought experience from the 2013 and 2015 Presidents Cups to his first captaincy.
On August 19, Gary Woodland was named the fourth and final U.S. captain's assistant. He joined Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley, and Webb Simpson on Snedeker's staff. Official announcement
Geoff Ogilvy
A U.S. Open champion and international golf icon, Geoff Ogilvy understands the challenges of competing against American depth. His appointment gave the International Team a captain with major-championship credibility, Presidents Cup experience, and direct knowledge of Medinah's renovated Course No. 3.
Ogilvy’s side led 10.5–7.5 entering Sunday before the American singles comeback.
How the Cup was decided
| Stage | United States | International |
|---|---|---|
| Entering Sunday | 7.5 | 10.5 |
| Sunday singles | 9.5 | 2.5 |
| Final result | 17 | 13 |
The International Team built a three-point lead through the first four sessions. Its Friday foursomes sweep was one of the defining performances of the week, but the United States won nine of the twelve Sunday singles matches, lost two and tied one.
Jacob Bridgeman delivered the clinching point with a 1-up victory over Min Woo Lee. Jackson Koivun beat Si Woo Kim 2-up to complete an unbeaten debut: two wins and one tie. All six U.S. captain's picks won their singles matches.
Tom Kim earned four points across the competition, the highest individual total on either side. His singles win and Sungjae Im's victory supplied the International Team's two full points on Sunday.
Explore the complete singles results, the U.S. picks in review and Koivun's player profile.
2026 Match Reports & Analysis
Continue with related 2026 Presidents Cup coverage:
2026 Presidents Cup Results: USA Wins 17–13 After Sunday Comeback
The United States overturned a three-point deficit at Medinah, winning Sunday singles 9.5–2.5. Jacob Bridgeman delivered the clinching point; Jackson Koivun finished unbeaten.
2026 U.S. Captain's Picks: How Koivun and the Rookies Delivered at Medinah
All six U.S. captain's picks won their Sunday singles matches. Koivun went unbeaten, Gotterup earned three points and Bridgeman delivered the clincher in the 17–13 victory.
2026 International Presidents Cup Team: Jason Day's Absence and Ogilvy's Options
Jason Day was not selected after Geoff Ogilvy weighed his back injury. With the International roster complete, the focus turns to availability, four debutants and session roles.
Biltmore Championship 2026 Results: Bridgeman Wins Before Medinah Clincher
Jacob Bridgeman closed with 61 to win at 26 under, two strokes ahead of Ben James. Koivun tied fifth, and both went on to win Sunday singles at the Presidents Cup.
Scottie Scheffler's 2025 Dominance: Facts and 2026 Presidents Cup Implications
Scottie Scheffler’s 2025 major victories reinforced his position at the top of American golf heading into the Medinah selection year.
Brandt Snedeker's 2026 Presidents Cup Captaincy: Context and Medinah Decisions
Brandt Snedeker will captain Team USA at the 2026 Presidents Cup. His Medinah challenge is pairing a favored roster with enough precision to avoid giving the International Team an opening.
Historical Context
Medinah extended the American winning streak to 11 editions. The International Team's three-point lead entering Sunday made the final session decisive, with the United States overturning that deficit to retain the Cup.
The 2026 victory took the United States to a 14-1-1 series record across 16 editions. The International Team won in 1998, and the sides shared the Cup in 2003.
Sources and further reading
- Six U.S. players clinch automatic berths - Presidents Cup
- Independent report on the six U.S. automatic qualifiers - Golfweek
- Tim Clark and Taylor Pendrith named International assistants - Presidents Cup
- Golf Canada report on Taylor Pendrith's appointment - Golf Canada
- Donald J. Trump named honorary chairman - Presidents Cup
- Gary Woodland named final U.S. captain's assistant - Presidents Cup
- Gary Woodland completes U.S. leadership group - PGA TOUR
- 2026 Presidents Cup schedule of events - Presidents Cup
- Webb Simpson named U.S. captain's assistant - Presidents Cup
- Brandt Snedeker names Webb Simpson assistant captain - PGA TOUR
- Webb Simpson named assistant for the 2026 U.S. Team - Golfweek
- 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club - Presidents Cup
- Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy named 2026 Presidents Cup captains - PGA TOUR
- Presidents Cup standings and qualification information - Presidents Cup
- Ryan Fox and Sam Burns standings movement after The Open - Presidents Cup
- Official 2026 Open Championship leaderboard - The Open
- How Ryan Fox won the 2026 Open Championship - The Athletic
- 2026 Open Championship final results - Golf News Net
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