The Royal Montréal Golf Club is set to host the 15th edition of this great international golf competition. Over the past 25 years, the world's top golfers have come together to play for their teams, and nations and celebrate the chance to lift this Cup. By hosting the 2007 Presidents Golf Cup, Royal Montréal will become second on the list of countries that have welcomed this event twice. This event may show similarities to the Ryder Cup, but the United States competes against Europe in that case. Another difference between these events is that the Presidents Cup goes on for four days, while the Ryder Cup runs for three days.
Venue Of Presidents Cup Golf Tournament
The event has been running for almost three decades now, and it has been held literally all over the globe, including Australia, the USA, Canada, South Africa, and Korea. The only two places that have hosted it more than once are Royal Melbourne and Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia. Now, Royal Montreal is joining this cool club of venues. The Cup Golf 2024, happening from September 24-29, promises to be an electrifying play.
It is unique to any other golf tournament because of the stadium-like atmosphere that includes grandstands, numerous hospitality options, international cuisine, and a positive community spirit that changes local areas leading up to the event within the spirit of golf. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan looks forward to playing at Royal Montréal. He told the CBC, “The 151st year of the course, which is truly remarkable. A golf course that has withstood and stood up to the test of time. It’s a true gem”. Also, the Royal Montréal stands out among Montréal's top-notch golf courses, both on the island and in nearby areas.
If you plan to attend the gameplay, check out this guide to get directions to the club and find the best parking spots. Within an hour's drive, you'll find many impressive courses giving both passionate golfers and newcomers plenty of high-quality options to pick from.
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Format Of Presidents Cup Golf 2024
The tournament has a match-play format lasting four days, with 30 games in total. Each team will have 12 golfers, and the team that gets the most points over the four days will win the tournament. Here's the schedule:
- September 26 (Thursday): Five matches, either four-ball or foursomes
- September 27 (Friday): Five matches, either four-ball or foursomes
- September 28 (Saturday): Eight matches, four-ball, and foursomes split into morning and afternoon sessions
- September 29 (Sunday): 12 single matches
Source: Presidents Cup
During these four days, the teams compete for the trophy through scorekeeping in their matches: one point for a win and half a point for a tied match. A team can get a maximum of 30 points, and any team that reaches at least 15.5 points wins the Cup. Understanding the Presidents Cup golf rules is critical in helping any team win and take home the trophy.
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Presidents Cup Golf Players
Check out the 12 members of U.S. and international teams as they aim to keep their winning streak going in the biennial competition. Both teams have got eight automatic qualifiers and then four captain's picks. For the U.S., they pick the top eight players from the FedEx Cup points list. The International Team includes the top eight international players during the time of choosing non-European plus those four captain's picks.
Team |
Player |
Age |
PGA Tour Wins |
USA |
Scottie Scheffler |
27 |
6 |
Xander Schauffele |
30 |
8 |
|
Collin Morikawa |
27 |
6 |
|
Wyndham Clark |
30 |
2 |
|
Patrick Cantlay |
32 |
8 |
|
Sahith Theegala |
26 |
1 |
|
Keegan Bradley |
38 |
6 |
|
Sam Burns |
28 |
5 |
|
Tony Finau |
35 |
6 |
|
Brian Harman |
37 |
3 |
|
Russell Henley |
35 |
4 |
|
Max Homa |
33 |
6 |
|
International |
Christiaan Bezuidenhout |
30 |
0 |
Corey Conners |
32 |
2 |
|
Mackenzie Hughes |
33 |
2 |
|
Si Woo Kim |
29 |
4 |
|
Min Woo Lee |
26 |
0 |
|
Taylor Pendrith |
33 |
1 |
|
Hideki Matsuyama |
32 |
8 |
|
Sungjae Im |
26 |
2 |
|
Adam Scott |
44 |
14 |
|
Jason Day |
36 |
13 |
|
Byeong Hun An |
33 |
0 |
|
Tom Kim |
21 |
2 |
Source: Almost Average Golf, Pro Golf Now
Also Check: List of Players with Most PGA Tour Wins.
How To Watch Presidents Cup Golf 2024?
NBC, Golf Channel, and Peacock will broadcast the tournament live. "Live From the Presidents Cup" is airing all week (all times ET).
- Sept 26, 2024:1-6 pm on Golf Channel/Peacock
- Sept 27, 2024: 11:30 am-6 pm on Golf Channel/Peacock
- Sept 28, 2024: 7-8 am on Golf Channel/Peacock and 8 am-6 pm on NBC/Peacock
- Sept 29, 2024: Noon-6 pm on NBC/Peacock
Peacock Premium with ads will cost around $5.99 a month. However, if you want to have Peacock Premium Plus without ads, then pay almost $11.99 per month. To stream you can directly use NBCSports.com or NBC Sports App.
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Top Predictions for Presidents Cup 2024
The US team is completely the favourite to win this cup, with odds of -250. They have Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele leading the charge, which makes their lineup super powerful. Their captain will be Mike Weir, and they'll bet on Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im. It's going to be close, but the depth and experience of some of the US team's players give them that bit of an edge. It is pulse-pounding to watch for Scheffler against Matsuyama and Schauffele v/s Im. The US team's recent wins and the home turf edge at Royal Montreal Golf Club point to their likely victory. Still, the International team's fighting spirit and skill could pave the way for an upset. Golf enthusiasts can look forward to a thrilling and unpredictable tournament.
Key Storylines To Watch In The Presidents Cup Golf 2024
It is great to see how captains Jim Furyk and Mike Weir plan out their game and raise their fantastic teams. And sure, do not miss out on all the future stars, like Max Homa and Tom Kim, because they mean serious talent with great fun play. Also, this competition might be one of the last times we get to witness players like Keegan Bradley or Adam Scott compete at the highest level, which feels like a little fortieth-class reunion.
Recent form is gonna be super important, with players like Sungjae Im and Scottie Scheffler looking to take advantage of their recent wins. The tough Royal Montreal course will test everyone’s skills, and how well the team vibes together will be important in match play. All those little details of this golf tournament really matter as the teams push for the win. Get ready for some awesome comebacks and key match-ups that could change the game of international golf.