Trevor Immelman defends Presidents Cup format ahead of tournament at Medinah
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Trevor Immelman recently rejected calls to alter the Presidents Cup format, describing such suggestions as offensive to the International Team. The biennial tournament, which features the United States competing against an International squad, is scheduled to take place at Medinah Country Club from September 24-27. Immelman, who will serve as an assistant captain under Geoff Ogilvy, expressed frustration regarding social media commentary proposing an overhaul of the competition. The United States has historically dominated the series, winning 13 of 15 previous editions. The International team roster for this year features players including Hideki Matsuyama, Adam Scott, and Tom Kim. Both teams are currently finalizing preparations for the upcoming matches.
- •Medinah Country Club hosts the Presidents Cup from September 24-27.
- •Trevor Immelman serves as an assistant captain to Geoff Ogilvy.
- •The United States has won 13 of the 15 previous Presidents Cups.
- •Brandt Snedeker leads the United States team as captain.
- •The International roster includes Hideki Matsuyama, Min Woo Lee, and Tom Kim.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Trevor Immelman Hits Back at Presidents Cup Critics Weeks Before Medinah
"Trevor Immelman is preparing for another Presidents Cup as the International Team gets set to face the United States at Medinah Country Club later this month. The South African has extensive experience in the event, having played for the Internationals in 2005 and 2007 before serving as captain in 2022.Immelman will return to the International […] The post Trevor Immelman Hits Back at Presidents Cup Critics Weeks Before Medinah appeared first on HEAVY.
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