Presidents Cup 2026: Stats, records facts, History for the United Stats and International teams, All-time wins list
The 16th edition of the biennial golf tournament between the American and International teams takes place at Medinah Country Club (Course No. 3) in Medinah, Illinois (near Chicago), from September 24–27, 2026. Captains are Brandt Snedeker (USA) and Geoff Ogilvy (International). The Americans are seeking to extend their dominance.
With a 13-1-1 all-time record entering the event (including 10 straight wins), Team USA has lost only once—in 1998 at Royal Melbourne.
Phil Mickelson leads the United States with 12 appearances and remains the all-time American points leader with 32.5 (26-16-13 record). Tiger Woods ranks second with 9 appearances and 27.5 points (27-15-1 record).
Adam Scott holds the International record with 12 appearances and tops the all-time International points list with 23, ahead of Ernie Els (21) and Vijay Singh (20.5).
United States — 237 — 268
International — 183 — 214
Halves — 62
The biggest overall team margin is 11 points (United States 21.5–10.5 in 2000). In individual matches, the record is 7 & 6, achieved three times by the International side: David Frost over Kenny Perry (singles, 1996), Adam Scott and K.J. Choi over Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker (foursomes, 2011), and Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im over Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele (foursomes, 2024). The largest U.S. match margin is 7 & 5.
Player — Age — Year
Ryo Ishikawa — 18 years, 21 days — 2009
Jordan Spieth — 20 years, 68 days — 2013
Oldest
Player — Age — Year
Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki — 49 years, 233 days — 1996
Hale Irwin — 49 years, 105 days — 1994
Fred Funk — 49 years, 100 days — 2005
Kenny Perry — 49 years, 59 days — 2009
2013 – United States def. International (18.5-15.5)
2015 – United States def. International (15.5-14.5)
2017 – United States def. International (19-11)
2019 – United States def. International (16-14)
2022 – United States def. International (17.5-12.5)
2024 – United States def. International (18.5-11.5)
2026 – United States vs. International (at Medinah)
Since the first event was held in 1994 the Presidents Cup has donated more than $54.4 million.
According to the Presidents Cup Policy, each player, captain and assistant captain receives $150,000 money to donate to the charitable cause of their choice.
1994 – $750,000
1996 – $800,000
1998 – $2.9 million
2000 – $2.8 million
2003 – $2.8 million
2005 – $3.5 million
2007 – $4.2 million
2009 – $4.2 million
2011 – $4.5 million
2013 – $4.65 million
2015 – $6.1 million
2017 – $10.7 million
2019 – $5.4 million
2022 – $2 million (primarily host-community focused)
The cumulative total continues above $56 million through subsequent events.
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With a 13-1-1 all-time record entering the event (including 10 straight wins), Team USA has lost only once—in 1998 at Royal Melbourne.
Presidents Cup: All-time appearances and points, history
Phil Mickelson leads the United States with 12 appearances and remains the all-time American points leader with 32.5 (26-16-13 record). Tiger Woods ranks second with 9 appearances and 27.5 points (27-15-1 record).
Adam Scott holds the International record with 12 appearances and tops the all-time International points list with 23, ahead of Ernie Els (21) and Vijay Singh (20.5).
Presidents Cup: All-time team wins list.
(Through 2024)
Team — Matches won — Points
Team — Matches won — Points
United States — 237 — 268
International — 183 — 214
Halves — 62
Largest margin of victory in Presidents Cup history.
The biggest overall team margin is 11 points (United States 21.5–10.5 in 2000). In individual matches, the record is 7 & 6, achieved three times by the International side: David Frost over Kenny Perry (singles, 1996), Adam Scott and K.J. Choi over Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker (foursomes, 2011), and Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im over Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele (foursomes, 2024). The largest U.S. match margin is 7 & 5.
Who are the oldest, youngest players played in Presidents Cup history.
Youngest
Player — Age — Year
Ryo Ishikawa — 18 years, 21 days — 2009
Ryo Ishikawa — 20 years, 61 days — 2011
Jordan Spieth — 20 years, 68 days — 2013
Oldest
Player — Age — Year
Jay Haas — 49 years, 353 days — 2003
Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki — 49 years, 233 days — 1996
Hale Irwin — 49 years, 105 days — 1994
Fred Funk — 49 years, 100 days — 2005
Kenny Perry — 49 years, 59 days — 2009
Presidents Cup winners List of past Champions since 2010.
2009 – United States def. International (19.5-14.5)
2011 – United States def. International (19-15)
2013 – United States def. International (18.5-15.5)
2015 – United States def. International (15.5-14.5)
2017 – United States def. International (19-11)
2019 – United States def. International (16-14)
2022 – United States def. International (17.5-12.5)
2024 – United States def. International (18.5-11.5)
2026 – United States vs. International (at Medinah)
Presidents Cup Prize Money to Charitable contributions, donations through the years since 1994
Since the first event was held in 1994 the Presidents Cup has donated more than $54.4 million.
According to the Presidents Cup Policy, each player, captain and assistant captain receives $150,000 money to donate to the charitable cause of their choice.
1994 – $750,000
1996 – $800,000
1998 – $2.9 million
2000 – $2.8 million
2003 – $2.8 million
2005 – $3.5 million
2007 – $4.2 million
2009 – $4.2 million
2011 – $4.5 million
2013 – $4.65 million
2015 – $6.1 million
2017 – $10.7 million
2019 – $5.4 million
2022 – $2 million (primarily host-community focused)
The cumulative total continues above $56 million through subsequent events.
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