Presidents Cup begins at Medinah with new course challenges
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

The 2026 Presidents Cup starts today at Medinah No. 3 near Chicago, introducing redesigned features to the renowned course. The matches will include four-ball play, with unique challenges stemming from the course's renovation, including wider fairways and complex greens. International captain Geoff Ogilvy's design background may benefit his underdog team, which seeks to end a 10-match losing streak. Five players to watch include U.S. competitors Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup, and International standout Min Woo Lee, each expected to navigate Medinah's challenges effectively.
- •Presidents Cup underway at Medinah No. 3
- •Course features widened fairways and challenging greens
- •International team seeks to end 10-match losing streak
- •Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup highlighted as key U.S. players
- •Min Woo Lee crucial for International's competitiveness
- 8:54 PMCBS Sports — Who will thrive at Medinah? Five players to watch as the Presidents Cup gets underway in Chicago
"Medinah No. 3 seems to fit some top U.S. stars after a renovation by International captain Geoff Ogilvy
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