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Snedeker wants Spaun to make him ‘look like an idiot’ after Presidents Cup snub

Brandt Snedeker said he wants JJ Spaun "to make me look like an idiot" after leaving the former US Open champion out of his Presidents Cup side.

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Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 10:59 PM

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Brandt Snedeker left JJ Spaun off the United States Presidents Cup roster.
Spaun subsequently won the BMW PGA Championship on his tournament debut at Wentworth.
Snedeker stated he had to make tough decisions among 15 or 16 potential players.

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US Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker stated that he wants JJ Spaun to make him look like an idiot after omitting him from the American roster. Spaun responded by winning the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, becoming only the third American to ever win the tournament.

Snedeker explained that selecting the squad required tough choices among 15 or 16 contenders, noting that he ultimately trusted his gut. The 12-man US roster competing at Medinah Country Club includes rookie Jackson Koivun and veteran Patrick Cantlay.

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Snedeker wants Spaun to make him ‘look like an idiot’ after Presidents Cup snub

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