The 2026 Presidents Cup automatic qualifiers are officially set. After the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club, the top six players in the U.S. points standings have secured their places on Captain Brandt Snedeker’s 12-man team.
Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Young had already locked in their spots earlier. Wyndham Clark’s victory at the BMW Championship produced the biggest move, jumping him from seventh to third and pushing Ben Griffin out of the automatic positions. Collin Morikawa held onto the final qualifying spot.
Six captain’s picks remain. Snedeker will announce those selections after the Tour Championship. The 2026 Presidents Cup will be played at Medinah Country Club in Chicago from September 22–27.
Here is the full look at the six 2026 Presidents Cup automatic qualifiers and the players still in contention for the remaining spots.
The Six 2026 Presidents Cup Automatic Qualifiers
1. Scottie Scheffler
Age 30 | World Ranking No. 1 | Presidents Cup record: 3-5-1
Scheffler leads the U.S. standings by a wide margin and has two wins this season, including the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He will make his third Presidents Cup appearance and looks to improve on recent team-event results.
2. Cameron Young
Age 29 | World Ranking No. 3 | Presidents Cup record: 1-2-1
Young earned his second Presidents Cup berth after a strong 2026 campaign that included wins at The Players Championship and the Cadillac Championship. He also posted top finishes at the Masters and The Open.
3. Wyndham Clark
Age 32 | World Ranking No. 8 | Presidents Cup record: 1-2-1
Clark’s BMW Championship victory moved him firmly into the automatic qualifying positions. He has already won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and claimed a second U.S. Open title this season, putting him in the Player of the Year conversation.
4. Sam Burns
Age 30 | World Ranking No. 7 | Presidents Cup record: 3-3-3
Burns secured his third Presidents Cup appearance through consistent play. He entered the BMW Championship with six straight top-20 finishes and recorded runner-up and third-place results at the U.S. Open and The Open.
5. Russell Henley
Age 37 | World Ranking No. 6 | Presidents Cup record: 3-1-0
Henley locked in his second Presidents Cup spot after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge and posting strong major results. He formed a successful partnership with Scheffler at the 2024 event.
6. Collin Morikawa
Age 29 | World Ranking No. 11 | Presidents Cup record: 6-2-0
Morikawa claimed the final automatic place by holding off Chris Gotterup. He owns one of the strongest Presidents Cup records among active players and will make his third appearance for the U.S. side.
Players Still in Contention for Captain’s Picks
The next group in the Presidents Cup points standings includes several experienced team-event players:
- Chris Gotterup
- Ben Griffin
- Xander Schauffele
- J.J. Spaun
- Justin Thomas
- Jacob Bridgeman
- Patrick Cantlay
- Akshay Bhatia
- Maverick McNealy
This list gives Brandt Snedeker captain picks plenty of options when he finalizes the roster after the Tour Championship.
2026 Presidents Cup Details
The matches will take place at Medinah Country Club in Chicago from September 22 through September 27. The U.S. team will consist of the six automatic qualifiers plus six captain’s selections.
The Presidents Cup Medinah venue has a strong history of hosting major team events and is expected to create a challenging setup for both sides.
Team Outlook
The six 2026 Presidents Cup automatic qualifiers give the United States a solid core of current form and international experience. Scheffler anchors the side, while Young, Clark, Burns, Henley, and Morikawa bring a mix of recent victories and proven team records.
The final six spots will shape the overall balance of the Presidents Cup U.S. team. With several past Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup contributors still available, Snedeker’s decisions will be closely watched.
The 2026 Presidents Cup automatic qualifiers are locked. Attention now turns to the Tour Championship and the six captain’s picks that will complete the American roster for Medinah.
FAQ
Who are the 2026 Presidents Cup automatic qualifiers?
Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, and Collin Morikawa.
How many automatic spots are there?
Six players qualify automatically through the Presidents Cup points standings.
When will the captain’s picks be announced?
Brandt Snedeker will make his six selections after the Tour Championship.
When and where is the 2026 Presidents Cup?
September 22–27 at Medinah Country Club in Chicago.
