Presidents Cup to be played at Medinah Country Club in 2026

Medinah Country Club in Chicago, host of the 2026 Presidents Cup. Photo: @PGATour on twitter

Medinah Country Club in Chicago, host of the 2026 Presidents Cup. Photo: @PGATour on twitter

Published Dec 11, 2020

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CHICAGO - The 16th edition of the biennial Presidents Cup will be played at the Medinah Country Club, outside of Chicago, in 2026, the PGA Tour said on Friday.

The Course #3 at the club famously hosted the 2012 Ryder Cup, where Europe pulled off a remarkable comeback to beat the US, and has also been the venue for two PGA Championships and three US Opens.

The Presidents Cup is a biennial match-play competition which pits a 12-man team from the US against international players from outside Europe.

"As the significance of the Presidents Cup continues to grow, we look forward to showcasing the 2026 event from... a storied venue in Medinah Country Club," PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement.

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"One year ago, we saw an influx of great young talent on the International Team taking on a very experienced US Team that resulted in a dramatic four days of competition for our fans throughout the world.

"I fully expect that competitive momentum to continue in the coming years."

— Presidents Cup (@PresidentsCup) December 11, 2020

The United States have won the last eight editions, with a team led by captain Tiger Woods beating a side captained by Ernie Els 16-14 at Royal Melbourne last year.

In conjunction with this year's Ryder Cup being postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the 2021 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina was moved to 2022. The event will return to Royal Montreal Golf Club in 2024.

Reuters

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