Chicago plays host to the 16th staging of the Presidents Cup starting Thursday, with 24 golfers arriving at Medinah Country Club for this biennial showdown linking the United States against an International roster (sans Europe). Even though American competitors have historically governed this tournament since its origin, subtle indications suggest the upcoming clash might prove far more competitive than standard statistics imply.
Back in 2024, the American squad surged out to a commanding 5-0 lead on opening day, only to watch that cushion evaporate entirely after Friday’s matches. Sitting deadlocked at 5-5 entering Saturday, the competition regained genuine excitement before the visitors extinguished all momentum as their superior skill and roster depth asserted control.
Elite caliber and roster depth favor the American contingent yet again, featuring a 12-member lineup where 10 golfers rank among the globe’s top 25. Rising talent Jackson Koivun brings fresh enthusiasm to the group, whereas established figures such as Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, and Patrick Cantlay guide the team’s internal leadership.
Across the fairways, standard focus will center squarely on world top-ranked Scottie Scheffler. Even though he has claimed two Presidents Cup trophies, Scheffler remains among a handful of U.S. representatives holding an overall losing mark, mirroring several peers on the International side.
Representing the International roster, Si Woo Kim stands as one of merely two golfers with a positive career mark as he seeks to propel his team toward an upset win. He lines up alongside familiar stalwarts Adam Scott—who achieves a milestone mark this week—and Hideki Matsuyama.
Here is a deeper examination of the individual histories for every competitor competing at Medinah No. 3 in this edition.
2026 Presidents Cup Teams
Tournament entries through 2024 Presidents Cup | Betting odds courtesy of BetMGM
United States
|
Scottie Scheffler |
2 |
3-5-1 |
1-3-0 |
2-0-1 |
0-2-0 |
11/2 |
|
Sam Burns |
2 |
3-3-3 |
1-2-0 |
2-1-1 |
0-0-2 |
8-1 |
| Xander Schauffele | 3 | 10-4-0 | 4-1-0 | 3-3-0 | 3-0-0 | 10-1 |
|
Russell Henley |
1 |
3-1-0 |
1-1-0 |
1-0-0 |
1-0-0 |
12-1 |
|
Patrick Cantlay |
3 |
10-4-0 |
4-1-0 |
3-3-0 |
3-0-0 |
12-1 |
|
Collin Morikawa |
2 |
6-2-0 |
2-2-0 |
2-0-0 |
2-0-0 |
14-1 |
|
Wyndham Clark |
1 |
1-2-1 |
0-1-0 |
1-1-0 |
0-0-1 |
14-1 |
|
Cameron Young |
1 |
1-2-1 |
1-1-0 |
0-0-1 |
0-1-0 |
14-1 |
|
Justin Thomas |
3 |
10-3-0 |
4-0-2 |
6-0-0 |
0-3-0 |
16-1 |
|
Chris Gotterup |
0 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
16-1 |
|
Jackson Koivun |
0 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
27-1 |
|
Jacob Bridgeman |
0 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
33-1 |
With his six wild-card selections, Snedeker incorporated the three most battle-tested alongside the three least experienced golfers to round out his lineup. Both Schauffele and Cantlay share matching 10-4-0 records, whereas Thomas possesses one fewer loss on his ledger. Notably, every single defeat suffered by Thomas occurred during Sunday singles play.
Scheffler aims to elevate his overall mark in Presidents Cup play, an event where his results have lagged behind expectations. Morikawa could prove to be an overlooked asset, having excelled in team formats previously, and he should possess extra drive to excel following a disappointing showing at the previous Ryder Cup.
International
|
Adam Scott |
11 |
20-28-6 |
10-10-2 |
5-12-4 |
5-6-0 |
16-1 |
|
Si Woo Kim |
3 |
6-5-0 |
2-3-0 |
3-0-0 |
1-2-0 |
16-1 |
|
Hideki Matsuyama |
6 |
9-13-5 |
3-6-1 |
3-6-2 |
3-1-2 |
16-1 |
|
Tom Kim |
2 |
3-5-1 |
1-2-0 |
2-2-0 |
0-1-1 |
20-1 |
|
Sungjae Im |
3 |
6-7-2 |
1-4-1 |
3-2-1 |
2-1-0 |
27-1 |
|
Min Woo Lee |
1 |
0-1-1 |
– |
0-1-0 |
0-0-1 |
27-1 |
|
Ryan Fox |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
27-1 |
|
Nick Taylor |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
50-1 |
|
Christiaan Bezuidenhout |
2 |
3-1-1 |
1-0-0 |
0-1-1 |
2-0-0 |
50-1 |
|
Corey Conners |
2 |
2-7-0 |
1-3-0 |
0-3-0 |
1-1-0 |
50-1 |
|
Ryo Hisatsune |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
65-1 |
|
Nico Echavarria |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
80-1 |
Scott is set to overtake Phil Mickelson this week for the highest number of Presidents Cup matches contested, arriving with 54 appearances—just one behind Mickelson’s mark. Additionally, he will equal Mickelson’s milestone of 12 total event entries. Scott’s overall winning percentage remains under .500, a stat shared by Matsuyama, highlighting the ongoing difficulties experienced by the International side in this tournament.
On a more encouraging note, Kim holds a winning tally, an achievement even more impressive if his debut at Liberty National—where the team endured a heavy defeat—is omitted. He remains unbeaten in four-ball competition, a factor that could prove vital for a squad that routinely surrenders points to the Americans in that discipline.
Bezuidenhout stands as the sole additional golfer boasting a winning record, while veteran pros Fox and Taylor prepare to make their tournament debuts.
