Overview
- The PGA Tour announced Saturday that President Donald Trump accepted its invitation and will serve as honorary chairman at the Presidents Cup to be held at Medinah Country Club in late September.
- Reports differ on exact dates with several outlets listing Sept. 24–27 while others report Sept. 22–27, though the tournament’s late‑September timing is consistent across coverage.
- Brandt Snedeker was named captain of the U.S. team and Geoff Ogilvy will captain the International side, with both captains confirmed by the Tour in the same announcement.
- PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said Trump’s role continues a tradition of engaging world leaders and that the president’s participation will elevate the event on the international stage.
- This is Trump’s second time as Presidents Cup honorary chairman after 2017; the largely ceremonial role typically boosts publicity and ticket demand but does not require a sitting head of state to attend.