How does the Presidents Cup work? Match play, format, scoring explained

The 2026 Presidents Cup takes place this week at Medinah Country Club in Chicago, as 12 of the best golfers from the U.S. take on 12 international stars in a four-day match play competition, beginning Sept. 24 and ending Sept 27.

Captain Brandt Snedeker’s American team will look to defend home soil against Captain Geoff Ogilvy’s International team, which features players from all over the world, excluding Europe. The U.S. has historically dominated the Presidents Cup, amassing a 13-1-1 record since the event’s inception in 1994.

So how does it all work? Here’s everything you need to know about the Presidents Cup format before the…

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