The United States won the 2026 Presidents Cup, beating the International team 17 to 13 at Medinah Country Club near Chicago (September 24 to 27, 2026). Trailing 10.5 to 7.5 entering the final day, the Americans surged in Sunday singles to complete the comeback and claim their 11th straight Presidents Cup. Brandt Snedeker captained the USA and Geoff Ogilvy led the International side. Below is the final result, the session-by-session scores, the full pairing sheets, and a free printable you can keep.
2026 Presidents Cup Final Result: United States 17, International 13
| Session | United States | International |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday four-ball | 3 | 2 |
| Friday foursomes | 0 | 5 |
| Saturday four-ball | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Saturday foursomes | 2 | 2 |
| Sunday singles | 9.5 | 2.5 |
| Final | 17 | 13 |
2026 Presidents Cup: Quick Facts
Last updated: September 1, 2026
- Dates: Thursday-Sunday, September 24-27, 2026 (practice rounds Sept 22-23)
- Venue: Medinah Country Club (Course No. 3), Medinah, IL
- Teams: United States vs International (players from outside Europe)
- Captains: Brandt Snedeker (USA), Geoff Ogilvy (International)
- Format: 30 total matches, foursomes, four-ball, and singles; 15.5 points wins
2026 Presidents Cup Format and Session Schedule
The Presidents Cup is contested over four days with 30 total matches. Unlike the Ryder Cup, there are no points held back: every match is worth one point, and a team needs 15.5 points to win the cup. The full schedule from the official Presidents Cup site breaks down as follows.
| Day | Session | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sept 24 | Four-ball (best ball) | 5 |
| Fri, Sept 25 | Foursomes (alternate shot) | 5 |
| Sat, Sept 26 (AM) | Four-ball (best ball) | 4 |
| Sat, Sept 26 (PM) | Foursomes (alternate shot) | 4 |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Singles | 12 |
| Total | 30 |
2026 Presidents Cup Session Schedule, Times and TV
The session windows are now confirmed for Medinah, all times Eastern. Golf Channel and Peacock carry the opening two days, and NBC takes over for the weekend.
| Day | Date | Format | Session (ET) | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Sep 24 | Four-Ball | 12:30 to 7:00 PM (Opening Ceremony 12:00) | Golf Channel, Peacock |
| Friday | Sep 25 | Foursomes | 2:00 to 7:00 PM | Golf Channel, Peacock |
| Saturday | Sep 26 | Four-Ball & Foursomes | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (early coverage from 8:00 AM) | NBC, Peacock (early on Golf Channel) |
| Sunday | Sep 27 | Singles | 12:00 to 6:00 PM | NBC, Peacock |
Teams and Captains
Brandt Snedeker captains the United States, and Geoff Ogilvy leads the International side of players from outside Europe. Each team has 12 players: six who qualify automatically and six captain’s picks. The US six are set by FedExCup points through the BMW Championship, while the International six come from the world ranking on August 31, 2026. Full rosters are announced in late summer, so the printable above is built to be filled in by hand.
Both 12 player rosters are final. Captain Brandt Snedeker and Captain Geoff Ogilvy announced their six picks apiece on September 1, 2026, joining the six automatic qualifiers on each side. The matches run September 24 to 27 at Medinah Country Club No. 3 outside Chicago.
United States (Captain: Brandt Snedeker)
| Player | How He Made the Team |
|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | Automatic qualifier |
| Cameron Young | Automatic qualifier |
| Wyndham Clark | Automatic qualifier |
| Russell Henley | Automatic qualifier |
| Sam Burns | Automatic qualifier |
| Collin Morikawa | Automatic qualifier |
| Chris Gotterup | Captain’s pick |
| Xander Schauffele | Captain’s pick |
| Justin Thomas | Captain’s pick |
| Patrick Cantlay | Captain’s pick |
| Jacob Bridgeman | Captain’s pick |
| Jackson Koivun | Captain’s pick |
International (Captain: Geoff Ogilvy)
| Player | Country | How He Made the Team |
|---|---|---|
| Si Woo Kim | South Korea | Automatic qualifier |
| Hideki Matsuyama | Japan | Automatic qualifier |
| Ryan Fox | New Zealand | Automatic qualifier |
| Tom Kim | South Korea | Automatic qualifier |
| Min Woo Lee | Australia | Automatic qualifier |
| Adam Scott | Australia | Automatic qualifier |
| Corey Conners | Canada | Captain’s pick |
| Nico Echavarria | Colombia | Captain’s pick |
| Sungjae Im | South Korea | Captain’s pick |
| Ryo Hisatsune | Japan | Captain’s pick |
| Nick Taylor | Canada | Captain’s pick |
| Christiaan Bezuidenhout | South Africa | Captain’s pick |
2026 Presidents Cup Daily Pairings
Pairings are announced the evening before each session, so the match-ups fill in day by day. We update this section as each set is confirmed. All times Eastern.
Thursday, Sept 24: Four-Ball (USA 3, International 2)
| Match | United States | International |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | TBD | TBD |
Friday, Sept 25: Foursomes (International 5, USA 0)
| Match | United States | International |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | TBD | TBD |
Saturday, Sept 26 (AM): Four-Ball (USA 2.5, International 1.5)
| Match | United States | International |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | TBD | TBD |
Saturday, Sept 26 (PM): Foursomes (Tied 2-2)
| Match | United States | International |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | TBD | TBD |
Sunday, Sept 27: Singles (USA 9.5, International 2.5)
| Match | United States | International |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | TBD | TBD |
| 10 | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | TBD | TBD |
Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Presidents Cup
When and where is the 2026 Presidents Cup?
The 2026 Presidents Cup runs Thursday through Sunday, September 24-27, 2026, at Medinah Country Club (Course No. 3) in Medinah, Illinois, just outside Chicago. Practice rounds are September 22-23.
Who are the 2026 Presidents Cup captains?
Brandt Snedeker captains the United States team and Geoff Ogilvy captains the International team. Each side has 12 players, six automatic qualifiers and six captain’s picks.
What is the format of the Presidents Cup?
There are 30 matches worth one point each: five foursomes on Thursday, five four-ball on Friday, four foursomes and four four-ball on Saturday, and 12 singles on Sunday. A team needs 15.5 points to win.
Who is on the International team at the Presidents Cup?
The International team is made up of the best players from outside the United States and Europe, such as those from Australia, South Africa, Canada, South Korea, Japan, and South America. The full 12-player roster is set in late summer 2026.
More 2026 Golf Schedules & Printables
- 2026 PGA Tour Schedule & Results Tracker
- 2026 British Open Schedule: Royal Birkdale
- 2026 U.S. Open Golf Championship
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