Ryo Ishikawa, youngest Presidents Cup player, lacks PGA Tour win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Ryo Ishikawa became the youngest player in Presidents Cup history at age 18 in 2009. Despite early success in Japan and noteworthy performances in the Presidents Cup, including a 3-2 record, Ishikawa struggled to replicate this form on the PGA Tour over seven seasons without a win. Now 34, he is currently ranked 326th in the world and played on the Korn Ferry Tour this season, finishing in the top five once in 22 starts.
- •Ryo Ishikawa was 18 when he played in the 2009 Presidents Cup.
- •He holds a 3-2 record in his Presidents Cup appearances.
- •Ishikawa played on the PGA Tour for seven seasons without a victory.
- •He is currently ranked 326th in the world.
- •This season, he played in 22 Korn Ferry Tour events.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — He is the youngest-ever Presidents Cup player but he never won on the PGA Tour
"The Presidents Cup is an ideal opportunity for young players to arrive on the big stage. For Team USA, it’s the chance to introduce their young players to the team environment.
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