Brandt Snedeker prepares to announce U.S. Presidents Cup captain's picks
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
United States captain Brandt Snedeker is scheduled to finalize his roster for the 2026 Presidents Cup on September 1. Following the conclusion of the PGA Tour season at the Tour Championship, Snedeker must select six players to join the existing group of automatic qualifiers. The current automatic team members are Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, and Collin Morikawa. Snedeker noted he is evaluating a pool of approximately 20 to 22 candidates based on recent performance, capacity, and potential. The Presidents Cup is slated for September 24-27 at Medinah Country Club. The official announcement of the remaining roster spots will occur at 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
- •Brandt Snedeker will announce his six captain's picks on September 1 at 5 p.m. ET.
- •Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, and Collin Morikawa are automatic team qualifiers.
- •The 2026 Presidents Cup takes place from September 24-27 at Medinah Country Club.
- •Snedeker is evaluating player performance and consistency to fill the remaining roster spots.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rex Hoggard names the six players Brandt Snedeker should select for Team USA at the Presidents Cup
- 5:39 PMCBS Sports — 2026 U.S. Presidents Cup team: Who should Brandt Snedeker choose with his six captain's picks?
"Brandt Snedeker will soon announce his captain’s picks for the United States team at the 2026 Presidents Cup. Snedeker must choose six PGA Tour players to join the six automatic qualifiers at Medinah Country Club in September.
"Snedeker's picks are due this week, but whittling the pool down to six players will not be easy
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:00 PMRex Hoggard names the six players Brandt Snedeker should select for Team USA at the Presidents Cup
Brandt Snedeker will soon announce his captain’s picks for the United States team at the 2026 Presidents Cup. Snedeker must choose six PGA Tour players to join the six automatic qualifiers at Medinah Country Club in September.
- CBS SportsAug 31, 2026, 5:39 PM2026 U.S. Presidents Cup team: Who should Brandt Snedeker choose with his six captain's picks?
Snedeker's picks are due this week, but whittling the pool down to six players will not be easy
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