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The Presidents Cup
The Presidents Cup pits the United States against an International team made up of players from outside Europe. Held in non-Ryder Cup years, it is one of golf's premier team competitions.
What is the Presidents Cup?
The Presidents Cup is a biennial team golf competition organised by the PGA Tour. It was first held in 1994 and takes place in even-numbered years — slotting into the calendar between Ryder Cup editions. The key distinction from the Ryder Cup is the teams: it is USA against an International side drawn from players across the world, excluding Europe. That means players from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Asia, South America, Canada, and other nations beyond Europe are eligible for the International team.
Format
The Presidents Cup format is similar to the Ryder Cup but with a slight difference — there are 30 points available (rather than 28) spread across five sessions over four days.
- Day 1Foursomes (5 matches) = 5 points
- Day 2Fourballs (5 matches) = 5 points
- Day 3Foursomes (5 matches) + Fourballs (5 matches) = 10 points
- Day 4Singles (12 matches) = 12 points
A team needs 15.5 points to win. If the scores are tied at 15-15, the holder retains the Cup.
2024 Presidents Cup
Royal Montreal Golf Club, Canada
Royal Montreal Golf Club, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
September 2024
The 2024 Presidents Cup was held at Royal Montreal — one of North America's most storied golf clubs and the oldest golf club in North America, founded in 1873. For the confirmed result and full match details, please refer to the official Presidents Cup website or Sky Sports Golf.
USA Dominance
The Presidents Cup has been dominated by the United States to a degree that even the Ryder Cup has not seen in the modern era. The USA has won the vast majority of editions since 1994. The International team has won the Presidents Cup only once — in 1998 at Royal Melbourne, Australia — and drew once, in 2003 at The Links at Fancourt, South Africa.
This imbalance has led to ongoing debate about the competition's format and how to make the International team more competitive. The appointment of high-profile playing captains and non-playing captains has been one approach to boosting the International side's morale and cohesion.
The International Team
The International team draws from a rich pool of talent across Asia, Australasia, Africa, and the Americas (excluding the USA). Several world-class players have represented the International side.
Adam Scott
Australia
2013 Masters champion and a long-serving stalwart of the International team, including a stint as playing captain.
Hideki Matsuyama
Japan
2021 Masters champion and Japan's greatest golfer. A key figure in the International team representing Asia.
Min Woo Lee
Australia
One of the most exciting young players in world golf. The younger brother of LPGA star Minjee Lee.
Jason Day
Australia
Former world number one and 2015 PGA Championship winner. A mainstay of International Presidents Cup teams.
Sungjae Im
South Korea
One of the most consistent players on the PGA Tour. A key International team performer in recent editions.
Corey Pavin (Captain)
USA — notable captain example
Various notable figures have captained both sides. See the official Presidents Cup website for current captain appointments.
How to Watch the Presidents Cup in the UK
Sky Sports Golf is the primary broadcaster for the Presidents Cup in the United Kingdom, typically providing live coverage across all four days of competition.
Coverage details vary. Always confirm arrangements with Sky Sports and the official Presidents Cup website (presidentscup.com).