President Donald Trump to Serve as Honorary Chairman for Presidents Cup in Illinois
President Donald Trump is returning to the Presidents Cup as honorary chairman, with the event taking place in Medinah, Illinois. This marks his fourth visit to a golf tournament this year.
Elmira, NY, September 27, 2026 —
President Donald Trump will serve as the honorary chairman for the upcoming Presidents Cup golf tournament, scheduled to be held in Medinah, Illinois. This appointment signifies President Trump’s continued engagement with the sport and marks his fourth visit to a golf tournament thus far this year.
The Presidents Cup is a team golf competition contested by a team representing the United States and an International Team representing the rest of the world, excluding Europe. The event is typically held biennially.
Medinah Country Club, located in Medinah, Illinois, will host the tournament. This venue has a history of hosting major golf championships, including multiple PGA Championships and Ryder Cups, making it a well-established location for high-profile golf events.
The specific dates for the Presidents Cup in Medinah were not detailed in the provided summary. Furthermore, the scope of President Trump’s duties as honorary chairman was not specified. His presence at four golf tournaments this year indicates a pattern of involvement in such events.
This role as honorary chairman is a ceremonial position. The Presidents Cup is administered by the PGA Tour, and its outcomes are determined by the competitive play of the participating golfers on the U.S. and International teams. The financial details or any specific involvement in the organization of the event by the honorary chairman were not disclosed.
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