As the 2024 Presidents Cup approaches, the qualification process for both the U.S. and International teams is well underway, with half of the rosters now confirmed. The event, scheduled to take place from September 26-29 at Royal Montreal Golf Club, promises an exciting lineup of golfers as both teams prepare for the biennial competition.
Current Standings and Qualified Players
- U.S. Team: The U.S. Team is anchored by World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who leads the qualifiers by a significant margin. Joining him are Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark, Patrick Cantlay, and Sahith Theegala. This will be the debut Presidents Cup appearance for both Clark and Theegala.
- International Team: The International Team will be led by Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, a seasoned veteran of five Presidents Cups. The other qualifiers are Tom Kim and Sungjae Im from South Korea, Jason Day and Adam Scott from Australia, and Byeong Hun An from South Korea, filling the Nos. 2-6 positions.
Important Points
- U.S. Team Considerations:
- Sam Burns: After a strong finish at the BMW Championship, Burns moved up to seventh place in the standings, making a strong case for a captain’s pick despite falling short of the top six.
- Keegan Bradley: Recently named captain of the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team, Bradley’s victory at the BMW Championship has boosted his standings, moving him to 10th place and increasing his chances for a pick.
- Other Contenders: Tony Finau, Russell Henley, Brian Harman, Max Homa, Chris Kirk, and Justin Thomas are also in the mix for captain Jim Furyk’s consideration.
- International Team Considerations:
- Canadian Players: With Canada hosting the event, it’s highly likely that captain Mike Weir will include Canadian players such as Corey Conners, Nick Taylor, Adam Hadwin, Taylor Pendrith, and Mackenzie Hughes in his picks.
- Additional Options: Other potential picks include Min Woo Lee and Cam Davis from Australia, Christiaan Bezuidenhout from South Africa, and Si Woo Kim from South Korea.
Captain’s Picks and Final Selections
U.S. captain Jim Furyk and International captain Mike Weir will announce their captain’s picks on September 3. These selections will complete the rosters for their respective teams and could influence the overall dynamics of the competition.