PGA Tour status influences International team selections for the Presidents Cup

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

PGA Tour status influences International team selections for the Presidents Cup
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International team captain Geoff Ogilvy emphasized that holding a PGA Tour card carries significant weight for players seeking Presidents Cup selection. While South African golfer Casey Jarvis performed well in European events and the British Open, he was left off the team for the upcoming competition at Medinah. Ogilvy noted that familiarity with the PGA Tour environment and its competitors provides a crucial comfort level for team members. The captain explained that in instances where two golfers show similar skill, preference is given to those who compete regularly in the United States. Meanwhile, at the Solheim Cup, the American team continues to monitor the health of Angel Yin, with Lilia Vu remaining on standby as an alternate should the lineup require adjustment before the Sunday singles matches.

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  • Geoff Ogilvy cited PGA Tour experience as a primary factor in choosing International team members.
  • Casey Jarvis missed selection despite a successful season that included a Masters qualification.
  • Angel Yin remains with the American Solheim Cup team despite recovering from a recent illness.
  • Lilia Vu is serving as an alternate at the Solheim Cup event at Bernardus Golf.
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  • 8:21 PMYahoo SportsInternational players helped by having a PGA Tour card when it comes to making Presidents Cup team
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The International team for the Presidents Cup is for players from all over the world except for Europe. It also helps to have a PGA Tour card in America. One of the tougher phone calls for International captain Geoff Ogilvy was to inform Casey Jarvis, the 23-year-old South African, he would not be on the team that goes to Medinah.

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