The U.S. Presidents Cup team has activated 'full-on laughter' mode! The team group chat for Medinah 2026 is buzzing, and Chris Gotterup is currently the main target. Jacob Bridgeman reportedly posted an embarrassing vacation photo of Gotterup, which is now making the rounds and even prompting the usually quiet Scottie Scheffler to chime in.
The buzz around Gotterup's snapshot is causing a frenzy. Jackson Koivun has already dubbed him the "funniest guy" on the roster. Xander Schauffele hinted meaningfully that "some things didn't quite go his way" – a clear indication that the picture must be truly cringeworthy.
Medinah Preparations, Tongue-in-Cheek
Brandt Snedeker, who simply named the chat "Medinah ’26" – "maximally uncreative," as he jokingly admits – sees it as a perfect team-building exercise. It's working brilliantly to keep spirits high and shows how relaxed the squad is ahead of the Presidents Cup. Gotterup himself complains that not even his favorite college football teams' records bring him any peace in the chat – the guys are just giving him a hard time from all angles.
From Comedy King to Match-Winner?
Gotterup, however, isn't just the team's comedian. With three PGA Tour victories this year, he's been in excellent form and is making his Presidents Cup debut this year. He will tee off alongside Patrick Cantlay for the opening round on Thursday, aiming to show he can deliver on the greens as well.
The U.S. team thus proves that they not only harmonize on the golf course but are also a tight-knit community with plenty of humor off the greens – the perfect prerequisite for winning the Presidents Cup.
