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J.J. Spaun responds to Presidents Cup omission with BMW PGA win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

J.J. Spaun responds to Presidents Cup omission with BMW PGA win

Summary

J.J. Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on September 20, 2026, just weeks after being left off the American Presidents Cup team. During a call, Brandt Snedeker told Spaun he was the 'odd man out' for the team despite Spaun’s 10th-place standing in the qualification. Spaun expressed disappointment but used it as motivation, stating he felt determined to prove himself. His victory came with major champions finishing two shots behind, highlighting Spaun's robust performance despite previous injury setbacks. He remains a strong candidate for future competitions, reflecting his ongoing development in his career.

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•J.J. Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship on September 20, 2026.
•He was omitted from the American Presidents Cup team by captain Brandt Snedeker.
•Spaun finished 10th in the qualification standings before the selection.
•He used the disappointment as motivation for his strong performance at Wentworth.
•Two major champions finished two shots behind Spaun in the tournament.

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8:00 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. Spaun reveals what Brandt Snedeker said to him as he confirmed he would not get a Presidents Cup pick

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J. J. Spaun has claimed that Brandt Snedeker labelled him the odd man out during the call in which he confirmed that he would not be getting a captain’s pick for the Presidents Cup.
— Yahoo Sports

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