Check out some solutions to often requested questions in regards to the Presidents Cup:
Presidents Cup or President’s Cup?
Presidents Cup. No apostrophe.
What’s the distinction between the Presidents Cup and the Ryder Cup?
Within the Ryder Cup, america performs towards Europe. Within the Presidents Cup, the U.S. performs towards an “Worldwide” workforce, which means all nations EXCEPT Europe. The Presidents Cup is held each two years, in non-Ryder Cup years, which 2024 occurs to be.
Why don’t they mix the Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup?
Effectively, minus the historic perspective, they’re the properties of various entities. The PGA Tour runs the Presidents Cup, whereas the Ryder Cup is a PGA of America and R&A manufacturing — and every occasion makes some huge cash for its homeowners.
Do gamers receives a commission to play the Presidents Cup?
Technically, no. Gamers don’t obtain cash for participation within the Presidents Cup. As a substitute, the PGA Tour pledges to contribute to charities that are nominated by the gamers, captains and assistant captains from each groups.
When did the Presidents Cup begin?
The primary one was performed in 1994. That is the fifteenth version.
What are the workforce data within the Presidents Cup?
The U.S. leads the one-sided affair, 12-1-1. The lone Worldwide victory got here in 1998 in Australia. The 2 groups tied in 2003 in South Africa.
What gamers are on the 2024 Presidents Cup groups?
Every workforce is comprised of 12 gamers. Each, for this version, have six automated qualifiers and 6 captain’s picks. The U.S. automated qualifiers are decided by factors accrued primarily based on outcomes since Jan. 1, 2023. The Worldwide qualifiers are primarily based on the Official World Golf Rating. Each qualifying intervals conclude Aug. 25, when the BMW Championship is over. The captains will announce their picks on Tuesday, Sept. 3, following the Tour Championship.
Who’re the 2024 Presidents Cup captains?
Jim Furyk for america and Canadian Mike Weir for the Worldwide workforce.
Is the format the identical because the Ryder Cup?
It’s related, however not a precise duplicate. The Presidents Cup takes place over 4 days (Thursday via Sunday), with three days of workforce matches — alternate shot (foursomes) and higher ball (fourballs) — adopted by Sunday singles. The Ryder Cup takes place over three days. Additionally, whereas the Ryder Cup has a complete of 28 factors at stake, with the Presidents Cup, it’s 30 (down from the previous whole of 34).
It would go like this: Day 1, 5 foursomes or fourball matches; Day 2, 5 foursomes or fourball matches (whichever was not contested the day prior); Day 3, 4 fourballs and 4 foursomes (order, TBD); Day 4, 12 singles.
Maybe most importantly, if the competitors is deadlocked on the finish of singles play, it will likely be deemed a tie and the groups will share the Presidents Cup. If a Ryder Cup ends in a tie, the workforce that final received the cup will get to retain it.
The place is the 2024 Presidents Cup being performed?
At Royal Montreal Golf Membership in Montreal, Canada. The 2007 Presidents Cup was additionally held at Royal Montreal and received by the U.S., 19 1/2 to 14 1/2.
Who received the latest Presidents Cup?
At Quail Hole Membership in 2022, the U.S. received, 17 1/2 to 12 1/2. The People constructed a 6-point benefit after Day 1 and cruised to its ninth consecutive victory.
Learn how to watch the 2024 Presidents Cup
Along with dwell match motion on NBC, Golf Channel and Peacock, “Stay From the Presidents Cup” will air all through the week (all occasions ET).
Thursday, Sept. 26
- 1-6PM: Golf Channel/Peacock
Friday, Sept. 27
- 11:30AM-6PM: Golf Channel/Peacock
Saturday, Sept. 28
- 7-8AM: Golf Channel/Peacock
- 8AM-6PM: NBC/Peacock
Sunday, Sept. 29
