2026 Presidents Cup: Teams, Qualification & Medinah
Medinah Country Club • September 22-27, 2026
Updated August 20, 2026
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When is the 2026 Presidents Cup?
The 2026 Presidents Cup event week is scheduled for September 22-27, 2026 at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois. Practice days are September 22-23, and competition is scheduled for 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.
The 2026 rosters are not final yet, so this guide separates confirmed event facts from roster outlook and qualification context.
Roster status
The 2026 teams are not final
The official qualification rules use different measures for the two teams. The U.S. side takes its top six eligible PGA TOUR members by FedExCup points earned from January 1, 2025 through August 23, 2026. The International side takes its top six eligible non-European players from the Official World Golf Ranking after the 2026 TOUR Championship on August 31.
U.S. qualification
Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Young have secured automatic places. Four U.S. automatic places remain open until the BMW Championship determines the final six on August 23.
International qualification
The six automatic places are determined after the TOUR Championship on August 31, 2026.
Latest verified movement
Scheffler secured his place after winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship, while Cameron Young also locked up a U.S. automatic qualifying spot. The remaining U.S. places are still undecided.
This update reflects the official August 17 qualification announcement. It confirms two U.S. places, not a completed roster; the International automatic qualifiers will be determined after the TOUR Championship.
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Tournament Overview
What is the Presidents Cup?
The Presidents Cup is a prestigious biennial international golf team competition established in 1994. The tournament features the world's best golfers from the United States competing against an International Team (consisting of elite players from around the world, excluding Europe) in a match play format over four days. With 12 players per side, the Presidents Cup represents the pinnacle of international golf competition outside the Ryder Cup.
The 2026 Edition
The 2026 Presidents Cup event week is scheduled for September 22-27, 2026 at Medinah Country Club in Illinois. The official schedule lists practice days on September 22-23 and competition from September 24-27. It will be the 16th edition of the event and the first Presidents Cup staged at Medinah's Course No. 3.
Official session windows are now available, while player pairings and individual match order remain unannounced. See the 2026 tee times guide for the current schedule and its limits.
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 20 miles west of 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 1927, Medinah has hosted numerous prestigious events and is known for its challenging golf courses and rich tradition.
Course Characteristics
Medinah's Course No. 3 is a championship layout that can stretch beyond 7,600 yards depending on setup. Known for its scale, strategic design, water hazards, and demanding approach shots, Medinah should test both distance control and precise course management throughout the 2026 Presidents Cup.
Why Medinah for Presidents Cup?
Medinah's challenging design, prestigious history, and proximity to a major metropolitan area make it an ideal venue for the Presidents Cup. The course's strategic routing and firm greens will test both American and International Team players, ensuring that victory will require not just talent but exceptional skill and match-play execution.
Team Captains
Brandt Snedeker
As a two-time Presidents Cup participant and successful PGA TOUR veteran, Brandt Snedeker brings direct team-event experience to the captaincy. His task is to turn American depth into balanced pairings and reliable singles options at Medinah.
Snedeker's approach is expected to emphasize team chemistry, player partnerships, and careful use of America's deep candidate pool across all competition formats.
On August 19, Gary Woodland was named the fourth and final U.S. captain's assistant. He joins 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 gives the International Team a captain with major-championship credibility, Presidents Cup experience, and direct knowledge of Medinah's renovated Course No. 3.
Ogilvy must build team cohesion, identify emerging international talent, and execute strategies to overcome America's traditional advantage.
Teams & Players Preview
Team USA Strengths
- ✓Depth: Multiple world-class players to choose from
- ✓Continuity: Experience from previous Presidents Cup competitions
- ✓Home Course: American course conditions familiar to Team USA
- ✓Historical Record: Dominant record in Presidents Cup history
International Team Opportunities
- •Asian Talent: Rising stars from Japan, South Korea, and Asia-Pacific region
- •Experience Gap: Learning from previous competitions
- •Emerging Stars: New generation of competitive golfers worldwide
- •Home Continent Players: Australians and other regional specialists
Key Storylines to Watch
- • Scottie Scheffler's Role: Will the world's best golfer be the decisive factor?
- • International Depth: Can the International Team finally bridge the competitive gap?
- • Home Course Advantage: How much will Medinah favor the American team?
- • Experience vs. Youth: Will veteran leadership or emerging talent prevail?
Related Coverage & Analysis
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Tony Finau Presidents Cup Record: Team USA's Four-Ball Power Option
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Wyndham Clark's 2026 U.S. Open Win Strengthens Team USA's Medinah Core
Wyndham Clark's second U.S. Open title gives Brandt Snedeker fresh major-winning evidence for Team USA, while Sam Burns and Tom Kim also sharpen the Medinah picture.
J.T. Poston Wins 2026 Memorial Tournament in Playoff: U.S. and International Team Implications
J.T. Poston defeated Ryan Gerard in a playoff at Muirfield Village. We break down the exact scores and what this signature event means for the Presidents Cup rosters.
May 2026 Presidents Cup Watch: Clark's Historic 60, Henley's Playoff, and Aronimink Roster Shifts
A look at how Wyndham Clark's record-setting Byron Nelson win, Russell Henley's playoff triumph, and the PGA Championship at Aronimink have reshaped the rosters for Medinah.
PGA Championship 2026 Round 1: Presidents Cup Watch From Aronimink
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Truist Championship 2026: Reitan's Win, Sungjae Im's Signal, and the Presidents Cup Boundary
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Historical Context
Since 1994, the Presidents Cup has established itself as golf's premier international team competition outside the Ryder Cup. Team USA has dominated the event, but with each edition, the International Team has drawn closer, with recent competitions proving more competitive than ever.
The 2026 edition at Medinah will be a pivotal moment—Team USA will look to reassert dominance, while the International Team will seek to finally achieve the breakthrough victory that has eluded them.
Sources and further reading
- Scheffler and Cameron Young secure U.S. Team places - Presidents Cup
- Scheffler and Young clinch automatic places - Golfweek
- 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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