PGA Tour taps Donald Trump to reprise honorary chairman role for Presidents Cup, White House confirms

Donald Trump has been named the honorary chairman for the 2026 Presidents Cup, which will take place at Medinah Country Club near Chicago. This marks his second time in this role, having previously served in 2017. The PGA Tour highlighted Trump’s involvement as continuing the event’s legacy of engaging global leaders.

• Donald Trump will serve as the honorary chairman for the 2026 Presidents Cup.
• The tournament is scheduled for September 22-27 at Medinah Country Club near Chicago.
• Trump previously held the honorary chairman role for the 2017 Presidents Cup.
• PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp stated that Trump’s involvement continues the tradition of engaging world leaders.
• The U.S. Team will be captained by Brandt Snedeker, and the International Team by Geoff Ogilvy.
• Trump is the seventh U.S. president to serve as honorary chairman for the event.