It was modeled in part after the Ryder Cup, which pits Team USA against Team Europe. Many PGA Tour players are not from either continent, however, and the Presidents Cup was created, in part, to give those golfers (those from Asia, Australia, Canada, etc.) a chance to play in a high-profile team format.
What is the Presidents Cup in golf?
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 purpose of the Presidents Cup?
Presidents 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.
Why is the Presidents Cup held in odd-numbered years?
However, the cancellation of the 2001 Ryder Cup due to the September 11 attacks pushed both tournaments back a year, and the Presidents Cup was then held in odd-numbered years. It reverted to even-number years following the postponement of the 2020 Ryder Cup due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where is the next Presidents Cup held?
It is hosted alternately in the United States and in countries represented by the International Team. The next Presidents Cup will be held from September 19–25, 2022 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The scoring system of the event is match play.
What is the Presidents Cup in golf?
The Presidents Cup is a biennial global team competition between the United States and an International team that represents the rest of the world excluding Europe. 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.
What is the difference between 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.
Why is the golf tournament called the Ryder Cup?
The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The competition is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe. The Ryder Cup is named after the English businessman Samuel Ryder who donated the trophy.
Do players get paid for the Presidents Cup?
Unlike most sporting events, players are not paid for their participation in the Presidents Cup; there is no purse or prize money. Instead, each competitor designates charities or golf-related projects of his choice to receive a portion of the funds raised through the staging of each Presidents Cup.
Is the Ryder Cup or the Presidents Cup more prestigious?
The Presidents Cup is quite popular as the matches are contested internationally. In terms of prestige, the Ryder Cup is more prestigious than the Presidents Cup because of its popularity internationally.
Do caddies pay their own expenses?
How does the business arrangement typically work? Professionals' caddies, just like the golfers for whom they work, are self-employed, independent contractors responsible for paying their own expenses.
Is Sam Ryder related to Samuel Ryder?
In case anyone is wondering, Sam Ryder is not related to the famous Samuel Ryder, who donated the trophy in 1927 for golf's famous biennial event to take place. "People ask me a lot if we're related, especially when the Ryder Cup comes along," Sam Ryder once said during a practice round.
Is the Ryder Cup real gold?
The Trophy is made of gold. The height is 17 inches. Weight is four pounds.
Do golfers get paid for the Ryder Cup?
Players are not compensated for participating in the Ryder Cup, even if they compete on the winning team. They do, however, receive compensation in another way. The PGA of America reportedly gives each player on Team USA $200,000 for charity, half of which the players can distribute to organizations of their choice.
How do you qualify for the Presidents Cup?
So players qualify for the Presidents Cup teams by finishing in the Top 8 on the teams' respective points lists. But how do the players earn those points? Here's how: Team USA: The points in the American point lists are FedEx Cup points, compiled over a two-year period.
How are players selected for the Presidents Cup?
The Internationals pick their team based on the Official World Golf Rankings. The top 10 automatically get spots, except for those eligible for the European Ryder Cup team. Two more players are added on each side, with the respective captains making those choices.
How is the Presidents Cup team determined?
The ranking will be determined by the average points awarded in the qualifying period. To be eligible from the Presidents Cup International Team Points List, a player must compete in 15 or more events. Click here to view Current International Team Standings.
Where was the 2009 President's Cup held?
California , USA. The 2009 Presidents Cup showcased an International Team led by Greg Norman and U.S. Team led by Fred Couples for the first time. 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.
Who won the 1998 President's Cup?
Team victors in decisive fashion, 21.5-10.5. 1998. Victoria, Australia. The 1998 Presidents Cup was one of victory for the International Team under the direction of Peter Thomson.
Who was the captain of the 2007 Presidents Cup?
The 2007 Presidents Cup marked the third and final time legendary captains Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player would lead the U.S. and International Teams, respectively. The Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper served as the Honorary Chairman for the event held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, at The Royal Montreal Golf Club.
Who was the President of the United States in 1994?
The Honorary Chairman for the event was the 41st United States President, George H.W. Bush. 1994.
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.
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