The Presidents Cup takes place this week at Royal Montreal, featuring a matchup between the U.S. Team and the International Team. Historically, the United States has dominated the event, with their last loss to the International Team occurring in 1998.
Tournament Information:
- Dates: September 26th – September 29th, 2024
- Location: Ile Bizard, Quebec, Canada
- Course: The Royal Montreal Golf Club (Blue Course)
- Par: 70 (4x 3’s / 12x 4’s / 2x 5’s)
- Length: 7,279 yards
- Greens: Bentgrass / Poa .105”
- Fairways: Bentgrass / Poa .450”
- Rough: Kentucky bluegrass TBD
- Bunkers: 71
- Water Hazard(s): 4 (In-Play on 6 Holes)
- Average Green Size: 5,000 sq. ft.
Social Media:
- Presidents Cup – (@PresidentsCup)
- U.S. Team – (N/A)
- International Team – (@IntlTeam)
Course Architect:
- Course Architect: Dick Wilson (1959)
- Recent Renovations: Rees Jones (2004-05)
TV Information (all times ET):
- Round 1: Thursday, September 26th, 2024
- Golf Channel/NBC Sports App – 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Round 2: Friday, September 27th, 2024
- Golf Channel/NBC Sports App – 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Round 3: Saturday, September 28th, 2024
- Golf Channel/NBC Sports App – 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- NBC/Peacock – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Round 4: Sunday, September 29th, 2024
- NBC/Peacock – 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Format:
With 30 matches, it will take 15.5 points to win the Cup (each match is worth one point; there are no playoffs, with each team receiving a half-point for matches tied after 18). The teams will share the Cup if the matches end in a 15-15 tie.
In 2019, a minor format change was implemented, stating each player shall only be required to play a minimum of one match before the Sunday Singles matches. This was a change from previous years when players were required to compete in two matches before Singles matches.
Course/ Event History:
The Royal Montreal Golf Club, founded in 1873, is the oldest golf club in North America. Located in Île-Bizard, a suburb of Montreal, Quebec, the club was established by Scottish immigrants, who brought their love of the sport to Canada. Originally, the course was located on Fletcher’s Field near Mount Royal, but it moved several times before settling in its current location in 1959.
Royal Montreal Golf Club has a rich history, including being one of the founding members of the Royal Canadian Golf Association in 1895, which later became Golf Canada. The club has hosted numerous prestigious tournaments, including the Canadian Open on multiple occasions, as well as the Presidents Cup in 2007.
The course itself is comprised of three 18-hole courses: the Blue, Red, and Dixie courses, with the Blue Course being the most famous. The Blue Course was designed by the renowned golf architect Dick Wilson and is known for its challenging layout and strategic demands. Over the years, Royal Montreal has earned a reputation as one of the most respected and storied golf clubs in the world.
The Presidents Cup began in 1994 as an initiative by the PGA Tour to create a new international team competition, complementing the Ryder Cup, which only involved U.S. and European players. The idea was to provide a similar platform for golfers from the rest of the world, excluding Europe, to compete in a team-based format. The inaugural tournament was held at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia, where the U.S. team, captained by Hale Irwin, defeated the International team led by David Graham.
Unlike other major golf tournaments, the Presidents Cup is unique in that it does not offer prize money to the participants. Instead, the proceeds are donated to charitable causes, chosen by the players, captains, and PGA Tour.
Teams:
U.S. Team
Leadership:
- Captain: Jim Furyk
- Captain’s Assistants: Stewart Cink, Justin Leonard, Kevin Kisner, Brandt Snedeker
Players:
| Golfer | Appearances | Overall record | Foursomes record | Four-ball record | Singles record |
| Scottie Scheffler | 1 (2022) | 0-3-1 | 0-2-0 | 0-0-1 | 0-1-0 |
| Xander Schauffele | 2 (2019, 2022) | 6-3-0 | 3-0-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-0-0 |
| Collin Morikawa | 1 (2022) | 2-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 |
| Wyndham Clark | First appearance | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Patrick Cantlay | 2 (2019, 2022) | 6-3-0 | 3-0-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-0-0 |
| Sahith Theegala | First appearance | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Keegan Bradley | 1 (2013) | 2-2-1 | 1-0-1 | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 |
| Sam Burns | 1 (2022) | 0-3-2 | 0-2-0 | 0-1-1 | 0-0-1 |
| Tony Finau | 2 (2019, 2022) | 3-2-3 | 2-0-1 | 0-2-1 | 1-0-1 |
| Brian Harman | First appearance | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Russell Henley | First appearance | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Max Homa | 1 (2022) | 4-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 |
International Team
Leadership:
- Captain: Mike Weir
- Captain’s Assistants: Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman, Geoff Ogilvy, Camilo Villegas
Players:
| Golfer | Appearances | Overall record | Foursomes record | Four-ball record | Singles record |
| Hideki Matsuyama | 5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022) | 7-10-5 | 2-5-1 | 3-4-2 | 2-1-2 |
| Sungjae Im | 2 (2019, 2022) | 5-3-2 | 0-3-1 | 3-0-1 | 2-0-0 |
| Adam Scott | 10 (2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022) | 18-25-6 | 8-10-2 | 5-10-4 | 5-5-0 |
| Tom Kim | 1 (2022) | 2-3-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 |
| Jason Day | 4 (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) | 5-11-4 | 0-5-3 | 3-4-1 | 2-2-0 |
| Byeong Hun An | 1 (2019) | 1-2-2 | 0-1-1 | 1-0-1 | 0-1-0 |
| Christiaan Bezuidenhout | 1 (2022) | 1-0-1 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-1 | 1-0-0 |
| Corey Conners | 1 (2022) | 0-4-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 |
| Mackenzie Hughes | First appearance | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Si Woo Kim | 2 (2017, 2022) | 4-3-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-0-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Min Woo Lee | First appearance | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Taylor Pendrith | 1 (2022) | 0-4-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-1-0 |
The Odds:
| Odds | |
| U.S Team | -270 |
| International Team | +260 |
| Draw | +1400 |
Previous Winners and Locations:
- 2022: United States 17.5-12.5
- Location: Quail Hollow Club (Charlotte, North Carolina, United States)
- 2019: United States 16-14
- Location: Royal Melbourne Golf Club (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
- 2017: United States 19-11
- Location: Liberty National Golf Club (Jersey City, New Jersey, United States)
- 2015: United States 15.5 – 14.5
- Location: Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea (Incheon, South Korea)
- 2013: United States 18.5 – 15.5
- Location: Muirfield Village (Dublin, Ohio, United States)
- 2011: United States 19-15
- Location: Royal Melbourne Golf Club (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
Picks:
Top Scorer (U.S. Team):
- Xander Schauffele (+450) – DraftKings
- Collin Morikawa (+600) – DraftKings
Top Scorer (International Team):
- Adam Scott (+700) – DraftKings
- Tom Kim (+700) – DraftKings
Winning Margin:
- United States 1-3 Points (+380) – DraftKings
- United States 4-6 Points (+340) – DraftKings
The United States dominated the last Presidents Cup, winning 17.5 to 12.5, but I don’t think the outcome is as certain this time. While the U.S. team may appear stronger on paper, I expect the experienced International Team to put up a formidable fight.
Best of luck, and as always you can find me on Twitter @GatorBetting and Instagram @Gator_Sports_Betting. Any feedback whether positive or negative is always encouraged.
