Donald Trump named honorary chairman for 2026 Presidents Cup in Chicago
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The PGA Tour has announced that Donald Trump will serve as the honorary chairman for the 2026 Presidents Cup, scheduled for September 22-27 at Medinah Country Club in Chicago. Trump previously held this role in 2017. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp expressed gratitude for Trump's acceptance, highlighting the event's tradition of engaging global leaders. Trump remarked on the excitement surrounding the event and looks forward to welcoming the athletes involved.
- •The 2026 Presidents Cup takes place September 22-27.
- •Trump was also honorary chairman during the 2017 event.
- •PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp acknowledged Trump's significant role.
- •The U.S. holds a 13-1-1 series lead over the International team.
- •Trump noted the talent on both teams for the upcoming event.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — President Trump says he'll attend Presidents Cup golf tournament at Medinah in September
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Trump to attend Presidents Cup golf tournament in Chicagoland as honorary chairman
- 11:33 PMESPN Golf — Trump plans to attend Presidents Cup at Medinah
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — President Donald Trump named honorary chairman for PGA Tour Presidents Cup
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Trump says he'll be at the Presidents Cup at Medinah as the honorary chairman
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump accepts role of honorary chairman for 2026 Presidents Cup in Chicago
"President Donald Trump said Saturday he will be at the Presidents Cup next month outside Chicago in the traditional role as honorary chairman of the matches, the second year in a row Trump will be at a premier team golf competition. The Presidents Cup began in 1994 to include international players from non-European countries who were not eligible for the more famed Ryder Cup. The name of the tournament comes from including the head of state of the host country to be honorary chairman.
"President Donald Trump said Saturday he will be coming to Chicagoland for the upcoming Presidents Cup golf tournament, which will be held at Medinah Country Club in the western suburbs.
"President Donald Trump said Saturday he will be at the Presidents Cup next month outside Chicago in the traditional role as honorary chairman of the matches.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 6:25 PMPresident Trump says he'll attend Presidents Cup golf tournament at Medinah in September
President Donald Trump says he'll attend the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Medinah Country Club in the west suburbs next month.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:57 AMTrump to attend Presidents Cup golf tournament in Chicagoland as honorary chairman
President Donald Trump said Saturday he will be coming to Chicagoland for the upcoming Presidents Cup golf tournament, which will be held at Medinah Country Club in the western suburbs.
- ESPN GolfAug 29, 2026, 11:33 PMTrump plans to attend Presidents Cup at Medinah
President Donald Trump said Saturday he will be at the Presidents Cup next month outside Chicago in the traditional role as honorary chairman of the matches.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:19 PMPresident Donald Trump named honorary chairman for PGA Tour Presidents Cup
Donald Trump will be the honorary chairman at the 2026 Presidents Cup. It will be his second time holding the role at the PGA Tour event.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:06 PMTrump says he'll be at the Presidents Cup at Medinah as the honorary chairman
President Donald Trump said Saturday he will be at the Presidents Cup next month outside Chicago in the traditional role as honorary chairman of the matches, the second year in a row Trump will be at a premier team golf competition. The Presidents Cup began in 1994 to include international players from non-European countries who were not eligible for the more famed Ryder Cup. The name of the tournament comes from including the head of state of the host country to be honorary chairman.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 7:14 PMDonald Trump accepts role of honorary chairman for 2026 Presidents Cup in Chicago
For a second time, Donald Trump will be the honorary chairman for the Presidents Cup.
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