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The next edition of the CUP Presidents now has its two conductor and in particular the Australian Geoff Ogilvy who renovated the legendary Medinah course n ° 3, where it will take place in September 2026.
The American Brandt cords and the Australian Geoff Ogilvy were officially appointed captains of the American and international teams. Two recognized personalities, both for their record and their involvement in the world golf course, who will have the heavy task of carrying out their troops in one of the biggest team meetings on the planet.
The match, which will take place between September 22 and 27 next year, will take place on the website of the Ryder Cup 2012, au Medina Country Clubnear Chicago, while the international team will seek to recover the trophy after its defeat against the United States in the Royal Montreal Last September.
I am honored to assume the role of captain of the international team in Medinah, a place that matters a lot to me.
Geoff Ogilvy
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Geoff Ogilvy, winner eight times on the PGA Tour and winner of theUS Open In 2006, the competition and the route, having participated in three Presidents Cup And supervised the recent renovation of Medinah’s n ° 3 route. “” The CUP Presidents was an important part of my career. I am honored to assume the role of captain of the international team in Medinah, a place that matters a lot to me ”, he said.
The Australian wishes to continue the dynamics instilled by his predecessors: “Since Eernie Els introduced the Shield (Editor’s note, shield -shaped logo) in 2019, the spirit of the international team has intensified and grew as we have joined this symbol that embodies our common ambition and unifies both players and fans. I intend to continue on this momentum, as did the captains that preceded me, so that our international players benefit from strong support before and throughout the event. »»
Two experienced captains
Brandt Snedeker has never hidden his attachment to competition. “It is an immense honor to be appointed captain of the American team for the Cup 2026 Presidents by my peers, and I can’t wait to lead our guys to Medinah for what will undoubtedly be an incredible week of golf”he said.
The former winner of the FedEx Cup (2012), which has nine titles on the PGA Tour, has already worn American colors during the Cup 2013 Presidents and the Ryder Cups 2012 and 2016. He was also vice-captain during the last edition.
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