Presidents Cup 2026: Can Team USA Continue Their Dominance? Schedule, Rosters and Key Storylines at Medinah

The 2026 Presidents Cup: Can Team USA Continue Their Dominance? Schedule, Rosters and Key Storylines at Medinah Nearly three decades have passed since the International Team recorded its only victory at the Presidents Cup. The 20.5-11.5 win at Royal Melbourne in 2026 is remembered as a historic moment, but it is also a reminder that Team USA's dominance is not permanent. After 10 straight Presidents Cup victories, the question heading into 2026 is not simply whether the International Team can win. The more interesting question is what they need to change at Medinah to turn a miracle into reality. Medinah Country Club in Illinois will host the 2026 edition. The course witnessed Europe's remarkable comeback against Team USA at the 2026 Ryder Cup and has hosted multiple US Opens and PGA Championships. Its history, combined with a four-day team format, could produce a more dramatic script than recent results suggest. The Presidents Cup is a biennial team competition run by the PGA Tour. It features Team USA against the International Team, which covers the rest of the world outside Europe. Since 2026, the event has alternated between the United States and other countries, with Canada, South Korea, Australia and South Africa among past hosts. The 2026 edition runs from September 24 to 27 at Medinah. The 2028 event will be held at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Victoria, Australia, and the 2030 edition at Bellerive Country Club in Missouri. Team USA qualification ran from January 2026 through the BMW Championship. Points were based on FedExCup results, with 2026 events worth 1.5 qualification points per FedExCup point. The Players and majors in 2026 were worth double. The six automatic qualifiers were Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley and Collin Morikawa. Scheffler won eight times during the qualification period. Captain Brandt Snedeker added Jacob Bridgeman, Patrick Cantlay, Chris Gotterup, Jackson Koivun, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas as his six picks. The International Team standings used Official World Golf Ranking points. The automatic qualifiers were Si Woo Kim, Ryan Fox, Hideki Matsuyama, Min Woo Lee, Tom Kim and Adam Scott. Ryan Fox earned his debut by winning The Open at Royal Birkdale. Captain Geoff Ogilvy selected Sungjae Im, Nico Echavarria, Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Ryo Hisatsune. Seven nationalities are represented in the International Team. Snedeker previously served as vice-captain at the 2026 Presidents Cup and 2026 Ryder Cup. His assistants are Gary Woodland, Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson. Ogilvy, an Australian who played in three straight Presidents Cups from 2026, takes over from Mike Weir. His assistants are Trevor Immelman, Tim Clark, Taylor Pendrith and Camilo Villegas. Team USA enter as strong favourites. They won the 2026 Presidents Cup 18.5-11.5, extending their streak to 10 consecutive victories. The United States have won 13 editions overall. The International Team's only win came in 2026, with a tie in 2026. But Medinah carries memories of a famous collapse. At the 2026 Ryder Cup, Team USA led Europe 10-6 before losing Sunday singles and the cup. The format includes fourballs, foursomes and singles. Thursday features fourballs, where each player uses their own ball and the lowest score in the pair counts. Friday features five foursomes matches, with partners alternating shots and sharing one ball. Saturday has two sessions: fourballs in the morning and foursomes in the afternoon. Sunday features all players in singles. A total of 30 points are available. As defending champions, Team USA need 15 points to retain the trophy. The International Team need 15.5 points to win. LIV Golf players remain excluded because the PGA Tour does not allow them to compete in its events. Joaquin Niemann, Lucas Herbert, Cameron Smith, Louis Oosthuizen and Bryson DeChambeau are among the notable absentees. Sky Sports will provide live coverage from every session. Thursday coverage begins at 5.30pm UK time, with the first tee shot at 5.35pm. Friday's foursomes begin at 7pm. Saturday features fourballs from 1pm on Sky Sports+ and 5.30pm on Sky Sports Golf, followed by foursomes from 7pm. Sunday singles coverage starts at 5pm on Sky Sports Golf. Team USA have more depth on paper. Scheffler, Schauffele, Cantlay, Morikawa and Thomas give them reliable options in both partnership formats. The International Team rely on the combination of Hideki Matsuyama's elegance, Adam Scott's composure, the energy of Tom Kim and Min Woo Lee, and the consistency of Sungjae Im. The outcome may be decided on Friday's foursomes and Saturday morning's fourballs. If the International Team cannot build a lead before Sunday, Team USA will likely lift the trophy once again.