Presidents Cup kicks off at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The 16th Presidents Cup begins Thursday at Medinah Country Club’s No. 3 Course. The Americans seek to extend their dominance, having won 13 of the last 15 editions of this biennial event. The new course layout emphasizes driving accuracy and short game skills. Recent rain has softened the course conditions, potentially reducing the impact of course angles. The U.S. team has a significant edge in total driving, with four players ranked in the top 11, while the International team will rely on stars like Si Woo Kim, Matsuyama, and Adam Scott for competitive scores.
- •The Presidents Cup features 24 competitors at Medinah Country Club.
- •Americans have historically dominated the tournament with a 13-2 record.
- •New course design may favor players with better driving accuracy.
- •Recent rain has made greens more receptive for play.
- •The Internationals need strong performances from top players to compete.
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking all 24 Presidents Cup competitors at Medinah
"The 16th Presidents Cup gets underway Thursday at Medinah Country Club’s No. 3 Course outside of Chicago. Here’s our ranking of who will be the most impactful players of this year’s Presidents Cup, and who won’t.
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