Presidents Cup Honorary Chairman
Donald Trump to serve as honorary chairman for the upcoming Presidents Cup.
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday he will serve as honorary chairman of the Presidents Cup next month at Medinah Country Club near Chicago. Yahoo Sports reports this marks the second year in a row Trump will attend a major team golf competition. The PGA Tour invitation follows tradition — sitting and former U.S. presidents traditionally accept the role.
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp praised Trump's acceptance, saying the Presidents Cup has "a proud tradition of engaging world leaders from across the globe and across political lines." The biennial tournament, founded in 1994, pits a 12-player U.S. team against 12 international golfers from non-European nations. The event runs September 22–27 at Medinah's Course No. 3.
Trump's History With Presidents Cup Duties
Trump previously served as honorary chairman in 2017 at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, where he presented the trophy to the winning team. Bozeman Daily Chronicle notes this will be his second appearance in the ceremonial role. Past U.S. presidents including Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama have all accepted the honor.
While attendance is not mandatory, Trump confirmed he plans to show up in person. He stated: "At the request of the PGA TOUR, it is my Honor to accept being the Honorary Chairman... Both teams are 'loaded' with Talent." Woonsocket Call reported Trump expressed enthusiasm about greeting athletes from both sides.
The Presidents Cup Tournament Format
The Presidents Cup began in 1994 as a biennial match-play golf event. Winnipeg Free Press explains it was created specifically to include international players ineligible for the Ryder Cup, which features only European competitors against the U.S. The Presidents Cup expanded the international competition concept worldwide.
The U.S. team has dominated historically, winning 13 of 15 previous competitions. Brandt Snedeker was named captain of the American squad for 2026. The tournament attracts top golfers globally and carries significant diplomatic weight through its presidential honorary chairman tradition.
Why This Appointment Matters for Golf
Securing a sitting U.S. president significantly boosts the Presidents Cup's international prestige and media visibility. Leader Telegram notes that Trump's involvement brings mainstream coverage that elevates the tournament's broadcast reach. The ceremony and trophy presentation become high-profile political and sporting events simultaneously.
The visit requires extensive Secret Service security and local law enforcement coordination around DuPage County during the six-day event. Stamford Advocate reports the appointment continues golf's 30-year tradition of using the sport to bring global leaders together across political divides. The symbolic importance extends beyond golf to international diplomacy.
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