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Your frequently asked Presidents Cup questions (with answers!)

What's the format? How do you watch it? And what makes the Presidents Cup different from other team events? We have your answers.

By Josh Schrock · Golf

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 7:05 PM

Key Things to Know

The Presidents Cup features 12 American players competing against 12 International players, excluding Europe.
The tournament is a four-day event starting on Thursday, with 30 total points up for grabs.
Captains select matchups publicly and in turns, unlike the blind selection process used in the Ryder Cup.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Presidents Cup is a biennial team golf competition featuring 12 American players competing against 12 International players from around the world, excluding Europe. Unlike the three-day Ryder Cup, the Presidents Cup is a four-day event starting on Thursday, with teams competing for a total of 30 points.

The tournament format includes five four-ball matches on Thursday, five foursomes matches on Friday, a double session on Saturday, and 12 singles matches on Sunday. Historically, the United States team has dominated the competition, holding a 13-1-1 all-time record and winning the last 10 consecutive meetings.

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