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Presidents Cup Formats Explained: How Foursomes, Four Balls And Singles Differ

The Presidents Cup features three days of thrilling foursomes and four balls action, followed by a singles shootout on Sunday

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 8:33 AM
Presidents Cup Formats Explained: How Foursomes, Four Balls And Singles Differ
Key Things to Know
  • Teams need 15.5 points to win the Presidents Cup trophy.
  • The four-day tournament features nine foursomes, nine four balls, and 12 singles matches.
  • The 2026 Presidents Cup begins with five four ball matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Presidents Cup takes place over four days, spanning Thursday through Sunday, requiring 15.5 points to secure the trophy. The tournament includes nine foursomes matches, nine four ball matches, and 12 singles matches. The 2026 edition begins with five four ball matches to kick off the competition.

In four ball, or best ball, each competitor plays their own ball, with the lowest score winning the hole for the two-player team. Foursomes, also known as alternate shot, features partners alternating shots until holed out, with one player teeing off on odd holes and the other on even holes.

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