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Scottie Scheffler heads US automatic qualifiers for Presidents Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:23 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Scottie Scheffler heads US automatic qualifiers for Presidents Cup

Summary

Scottie Scheffler leads the six automatic qualifiers for the United States team at the 2026 Presidents Cup, scheduled for September 24-27 at Medinah Country Club. Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, and Collin Morikawa join him based on their standings after the BMW Championship. Clark's victory in the BMW Championship helped him secure his spot, while Morikawa clinched the final automatic place in a tie for fourth. Team captain Brandt Snedeker will announce six additional captain's picks following the Tour Championship this week. The international team's qualifiers will be determined by the Official World Golf Ranking after the Tour Championship.

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•Scheffler leads US automatic qualifiers for 2026 Presidents Cup.
•Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, Collin Morikawa also qualify.
•Clark's BMW Championship win elevated him to third in standings.
•Final captain's picks will be announced after the Tour Championship.
•International qualifiers determined by Official World Golf Ranking.

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4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler leads 2026 Presidents Cup automatic qualifiers for US team

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There was late movement in the Presidents Cup standings after the BMW Championship. Here are the 6 U.S. golfers who earned automatic qualifier spots.
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