Presidents Cup 2026 Standings: U.S. and International Teams Rankings

2026 Presidents Cup Standings: Updated U.S. and International Rankings After BMW Championship

The 2026 Presidents Cup standings have taken shape following the BMW Championship, with the United States automatic qualifiers now confirmed and the International team entering the final stage of its qualification process.

Brandt Snedeker will captain Team USA, while Geoff Ogilvy will lead Team International.

Both teams will consist of 12 players. Six players qualify automatically, while each captain will select six additional players.

The 2026 Presidents Cup will be played at Medinah Country Club in Illinois from September 22 through September 27.

How Are the 2026 Presidents Cup Teams Selected?

The U.S. Presidents Cup team uses a weighted points system based on FedExCup points earned from January 1, 2025, through August 23, 2026.

The top six players in the U.S. standings after the BMW Championship earned automatic qualification.

The International team uses Official World Golf Ranking points to determine its six automatic qualifiers.

The International automatic spots will be finalized after the Tour Championship.

2026 U.S. Presidents Cup Standings

Captain: Brandt Snedeker

Standings processed through the BMW Championship on August 23.

1. Scottie Scheffler, 14,749 points

2. Cameron Young, 7,889 points

3. Wyndham Clark, 6,221 points, up 4

4. Sam Burns, 6,148 points, down 1

5. Russell Henley, 6,009 points, down 1

6. Collin Morikawa, 5,614 points

7. Chris Gotterup, 5,535 points, up 1

8. Ben Griffin, 5,271 points, down 3

9. Xander Schauffele, 5,034 points

10. J.J. Spaun, 5,023 points

11. Justin Thomas, 4,481 points

12. Jacob Bridgeman, 4,385 points

13. Patrick Cantlay, 4,226 points, up 4

14. Akshay Bhatia, 4,180 points, down 1

15. Maverick McNealy, 3,893 points, up 1

Who Has Qualified for the U.S. Presidents Cup Team?

The top six players have officially secured automatic spots on the 2026 U.S. Presidents Cup team.

Scottie Scheffler

Cameron Young

Wyndham Clark

Sam Burns

Russell Henley

Collin Morikawa

The six automatic qualifiers will be joined by six captain's picks.

Snedeker will announce his selections after the Tour Championship.

2026 International Presidents Cup Standings

Captain: Geoff Ogilvy

Standings processed through the BMW Championship on August 23.

1. Si Woo Kim, Republic of Korea, 4.8449 points

2. Hideki Matsuyama, Japan, 3.7746 points, up 1

3. Ryan Fox, New Zealand, 3.7730 points, down 1

4. Tom Kim, Republic of Korea, 3.3723 points, up 1

5. Min Woo Lee, Australia, 3.3501 points, down 1

6. Adam Scott, Australia, 2.2675 points

7. Corey Conners, Canada, 2.1999 points

8. Nico Echavarria, Colombia, 2.0383 points

9. Sungjae Im, Republic of Korea, 2.0238 points

10. Ryo Hisatsune, Japan, 1.9126 points, up 2

11. Jason Day, Australia, 1.8686 points, down 1

12. Casey Jarvis, South Africa, 1.8179 points, down 1

13. Nick Taylor, Canada, 1.6708 points

14. Aldrich Potgieter, South Africa, 1.4792 points

15. Keita Nakajima, Japan, 1.4251 points, up 1

Who Are the International Automatic Qualifiers?

The International team will finalize its six automatic qualifiers after the Tour Championship.

Si Woo Kim currently leads the standings, followed by Hideki Matsuyama, Ryan Fox, Tom Kim, Min Woo Lee and Adam Scott.

Players immediately outside the top six, including Corey Conners, Nico Echavarria and Sungjae Im, remain within striking distance and could also be considered for captain's picks.

U.S. Presidents Cup Standings: Players to Watch

Several American players remain in contention for the six captain's selections.

Chris Gotterup currently sits seventh, only 79 points behind Collin Morikawa.

Ben Griffin is eighth, followed by former major winners Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas.

Patrick Cantlay also made a significant move in the standings, climbing four positions to 13th after the BMW Championship.

These players could become important candidates when Snedeker completes the U.S. roster.

International Presidents Cup Standings: Players to Watch

The International qualification race remains open until the Tour Championship concludes.

Corey Conners currently sits seventh, while Nico Echavarria and Sungjae Im are also within the top 10.

Ryo Hisatsune moved two places into 10th, while Jason Day and Casey Jarvis round out the next group of contenders.

Geoff Ogilvy will have several experienced players to consider when he makes his captain's selections.

When Will the 2026 Presidents Cup Teams Be Finalized?

Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy are scheduled to announce their six captain's picks on September 1.

The announcements will complete both 12-man rosters.

The players will then prepare for the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, where the United States will attempt to extend its winning streak.

2026 Presidents Cup Key Dates

September 1: U.S. and International captain's picks announced

September 22-27: 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club

September 24: Main competition begins

September 27: Singles matches and Presidents Cup conclusion

2026 Presidents Cup Standings Outlook

The U.S. automatic qualifiers are already confirmed, with Scottie Scheffler leading the standings by a significant margin.

The International qualification race remains open, with Si Woo Kim currently holding the top position and several players still competing for the remaining automatic places.

The next major development will come after the Tour Championship, when the International automatic qualifiers are finalized and both captains announce their six picks.

With the final rosters set to be completed in early September, attention will then turn to Medinah and the 2026 Presidents Cup.



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