Presidents Cup 2026: What Are Foursomes and Fourballs? Format Explained

What to know about this week’s Presidents Cup at Medinah, including who’s on the teams and how it’s scored

The best men's golfers from the U.S. and the rest of the world — minus Europe — are in Chicago's northwest suburbs this week for the Presidents Cup. Here's what you need to know.

Presidents Cup 2026: What Are Foursomes and Fourballs? Format Explained

In just a few days, the Presidents Cup will return for its 16th edition at Medinah Country Club. Twelve of the best players from Team USA and the International Team will go head-to-head, competing for a 28-pound sterling silver trophy plated in 24-carat gold and crafted by Tiffany & Co. But if you’re new to […]

How the Presidents Cup format stacks the deck for the U.S.

The Presidents Cup’s 30-point format plays to the Americans’ superior depth and is one of the many reasons the competition has remained so one-sided.