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Who is the golf Presidents Cup named for?

The Presidents Cup is a series of men's golf matches between a team representing the United States and an International Team representing the rest of the world minus Europe. Europe competes against the United States in a similar but considerably older event, the Ryder Cup . The Presidents Cup has been held biennially since 1994.

What is the score of the Presidents Cup?

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Where is the Presidents Cup being played?

Records

  • Most appearances on a team: 12 ° Phil Mickelson (USA), 1994–2017
  • Most points: 32½ ° Phil Mickelson (USA) (26–16–13 record)
  • Most singles points won: 7 ° Tiger Woods (USA) (7–2–0 record)
  • Most foursome points won: 14 ° Phil Mickelson (USA) (12–6–4 record)
  • Most fourball points won: 13 ° Phil Mickelson (USA) (10–5–6 record)

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How does the President Cup work?

The competition alternates between venues in the U.S. and overseas. The Presidents Cup is a unique golf event in that there is no purse or prize money. Players are not paid for their participation, but each competitor allocates an equal portion of the funds generated to charities of his choice.

How do players qualify for the Presidents Cup?

How Points Are Earned for the Point Lists. So players qualify for the Presidents Cup teams by finishing in the Top 8 on the teams' respective points lists.

How often is the Presidents Cup?

every two yearsThe Presidents Cup, a team match-play competition featuring 24 of the world's top golfers – 12 from the United States and 12 from around the world, excluding Europe – is held every two years, and since 1996 has alternated between the United States and international venues.

How did Presidents Cup get its name?

The cup was contested at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, and welcomed the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama as the Honorary Chairman. The U.S. Team etched its name on the cup with a 19.5-14.5 score.

Is the Presidents Cup a PGA event?

The Presidents Cup is a unique golf tournament, as there is no prize money involved.

What is the difference between the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup?

The Presidents Cup is a series of men's golf matches between a team representing the United States and an International Team representing the rest of the world minus Europe. Europe competes against the United States in a similar but considerably older event, the Ryder Cup.

Is the Presidents Cup a good tournament?

The Presidents Cup provides a progressive, competitive experience to teams that might not otherwise get the opportunity to participate in a series of unique experiences highlighting competition, camaraderie and community from the state to regional to national levels of US Youth Soccer.

Where is the President Cup?

Quail Hollow ClubRoyal Melbourne Golf Club2019, 2011Liberty National Golf Club2017Jack Nicklaus Golf Club...2015Muirfield Village2013San Francisco2009Presidents Cup/Event locations

When and where is the President Cup?

For the first time, the Presidents Cup will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina for its 14th playing, September 19-25, 2022. Quail Hollow Club was originally designed by famed golf course architect George Cobb in 1961.

How many PGA sections are there?

41 geographicalThe Professional Golfers' Association of America, founded in 1916, is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the game of golf while continuing to enhance the standards of the profession. The PGA is divided into 41 geographical sections. Each PGA Section operates within a framework of The PGA Constitution.

Answer

The Presidents Cup is a competition of men's golf matches between a team representing the United States and an International Team representing the Rest of the World excluding Europe.

More about The Presidents Cup

The Presidents Cup began in 1994, with a competition held at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Prince William County, Virginia, USA.

2019 Presidents Cup

United States: Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, Webb Simpson, Matt Kuchar, Bryson DeChambeau, Gary Woodland, Tony Finau, Patrick Reed, Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler

Presidents Cup Format

The Presidents Cup format involves four days of play, using foursomes, fourball and singles match play, with 30 matches total taking place:

Presidents Cup Team Captains

For each year, the International team captain is listed first, the USA captain second:

How Golfers are Selected for Presidents Cup Teams

Both teams in the Presidents Cup are automatically filled by eight golfers from the teams' respective point lists, with another four players per side chosen by the respective team captains. Team USA's automatic qualifiers are based on FedEx Cup points; the International side's automatic qualifiers are chosen based on world ranking points.

What Happens If the Teams are Tied at End of Play

If the International and USA teams finish a Presidents Cup tied, with the same amount of points, then the two teams share the Presidents Cup until the next competition. Unlike at the Ryder Cup, the team that held the cup entering does not retain it. The teams share ownership of the cup until the next tournament.

When is the Presidents Cup 2019?

Presidents Cup 101: A guide to this year's matches. By Golf Channel Digital. December 9, 2019 at 8:00 AM. Getty Images. Take a look at some answers to frequently asked questions about the Presidents Cup:

What is the Ryder Cup?

In the Ryder Cup, the United States plays against Europe. In the Presidents Cup, the U.S. plays against an "International" team, meaning all countries EXCEPT Europe. The Presidents Cup is held every two years, in non-Ryder Cup years, which 2019 happens to be.

How long is the Ryder Cup?

The Presidents Cup takes place over four days (Thursday through Sunday), with three days of team matches – alternate shot (foursomes) and better ball (fourballs) – followed by Sunday singles. The Ryder Cup takes place over three days. Also, while the Ryder Cup has a total of 28 points at stake, with the Presidents Cup, ...

Is the Ryder Cup a PGA event?

Well, for one thing, they're the properties of different entities. The PGA Tour runs the Presidents Cup, while the Ryder Cup is a PGA of America and R&A production. And each event makes a lot of money for its owners.

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Overview

The Presidents Cup is a series of men's golf matches between a team representing the United States and an International Team representing the rest of the world minus Europe. Europe competes against the United States in a similar but considerably older event, the Ryder Cup.
The Presidents Cup has been held biennially since 1994. Initially it was held in …

Format

The scoring system of the event is match play. The format is drawn from the Ryder Cup and consists of 12 players per side. Each team has a captain, usually a highly respected golf figure, who is responsible for choosing the pairs in the doubles events, which consist of both alternate shot and best ball formats (also known as "foursome" and "fourball" matches respectively). Each match, whether it be a doubles or singles match, is worth one point with a half-point awarded to …

Charity

There is no prize money awarded at the Presidents Cup. The net proceeds are distributed to charities nominated by the players, captains, and captains' assistants. The first ten Presidents Cups raised over US$32 million for charities around the world.

Future venues

• 2022 Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
• 2024 Royal Montreal Golf Club (2), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• 2026 Medinah Country Club, Medinah, Illinois, United States
• 2028 Course TBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Records

• Most appearances on a team: 12 ° Phil Mickelson (USA), 1994–2017
• Most points: 32½ ° Phil Mickelson (USA) (26–16–13 record)
• Most singles points won: 7 ° Tiger Woods (USA) (7–2–0 record)

See also

• List of American Presidents Cup golfers
• List of International Presidents Cup golfers
• List of Presidents Cup broadcasters
• Junior Presidents Cup

External links

• Official website
• Media related to Presidents Cup at Wikimedia Commons

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