# 2026 Presidents Cup preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-presidents-cup-preparations > Updated: 2026-09-07T22:02:53.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3. Preparations for the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club near Chicago have progressed through leadership appointments and roster finalization. In August, Gary Woodland was named the fourth and final captain’s assistant for Team USA. Joining captain Brandt Snedeker and assistants Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley, and Webb Simpson, Woodland was selected for his “perspective, passion and a team-first mentality.” By September, both captains finalized their respective squads for the event scheduled for late September. International Team captain Geoff Ogilvy announced six captain's picks, including rookies Nick Taylor, Nico Echavarria, and Ryo Hisatsune, alongside Corey Conners, Sungjae Im, and Christiaan Bezuidenhout. The team was noted to be impacted by the injury-related absence of Jason Day. The International roster also includes automatic qualifiers Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee, Kim Si-woo, Tom Kim, Hideki Matsuyama, and Ryan Fox. USA captain Brandt Snedeker completed his 12-man roster with picks including Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, Chris Gotterup, Jacob Bridgeman, and 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun. Koivun, a former Auburn University standout, recently secured his first professional victory at the 3M Open. His selection makes him the youngest U.S. player chosen for the event since Jordan Spieth in 2013. The American squad is further supported by automatic qualifiers Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Collin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, and Russell Henley. Regarding roster construction, Ogilvy noted that holding a PGA Tour card provides a competitive advantage due to player familiarity with the American circuit and locker room environments. Despite strong performances on the DP World Tour, players such as South Africa’s Casey Jarvis were not selected for the International squad. The biennial competition pits the United States against an International team composed of players from outside Europe. Historically, the U.S. has dominated the event, winning 13 of the 15 editions held to date. ## Claims - Geoff Ogilvy named six captain's picks for the International Team. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Brandt Snedeker selected Jackson Koivun as the 12th and final pick for the USA team. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The 2026 Presidents Cup will be held at Medinah Country Club in Chicago from September 24-27. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The International Team captain's picks include Nick Taylor, Nico Echavarria, and Ryo Hisatsune. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The USA team captain's picks include Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, and Patrick Cantlay. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The International Team's automatic qualifiers include Kim Si-woo, Ryan Fox, Hideki Matsuyama, Min Woo Lee, and Tom Kim. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Jason Day was removed from the International Team due to injury. (single source) - The USA team includes Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, and Collin Morikawa as automatic qualifiers. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Presidents Cup rosters finalized for Medinah Country Club event Rosters for the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club are set, featuring U.S. captain’s pick Jackson Koivun and discussions regarding the competitive advantages of PGA Tour status for the International队. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/presidents-cup-rosters-finalized-for-medinah-country-club-event ### 2026-09-01: Presidents Cup captains finalize rosters for Medinah event Captains Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy have announced the final rosters for the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, featuring rookie Jackson Koivun for the U.S. team. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/presidents-cup-captains-announce-final-rosters-for-2026-event ### 2026-08-19: Gary Woodland named captain’s assistant for 2026 Presidents Cup Gary Woodland has been appointed as the final captain’s assistant for Team USA at the 2026 Presidents Cup, joining Brandt Snedeker’s leadership team in Chicago. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gary-woodland-named-captains-assistant-for-2026-presidents-cup --- Cite as: 2026 Presidents Cup preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-presidents-cup-preparations