The drama surrounding the Presidents Cup enters its next round: Bryson DeChambeau is excluded from the U.S. team for the 2026 showdown because he plays for LIV Golf and not on the PGA Tour. A bitter pill for one of the most flamboyant names in the golf world, who thus once again misses out on the team event.
U.S. Captain Brandt Snedeker was tasked today, Tuesday, with naming his six Captain's Picks to complete the 12-man team. The automatic qualifiers are already set and read like a who's who of the PGA Tour: Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Collin Morikawa, and Russell Henley. All names who deliver strong performances on the course.
A Divided House
The selection for the Presidents Cup, which takes place from September 22 to 27, 2026, in Medinah, is strictly based on the PGA Tour's qualification framework. In plain terms: For LIV players like DeChambeau, who play outside this tour, there is no path to the team. This whole situation reflects the ongoing clash between the tours and clearly shows how the fronts remain hardened when it comes to prestigious international competitions.
Who Earns the Spots?
While DeChambeau must watch from the sidelines, rumors are swirling around names like Jackson Koivun as potential Captain's Picks. It's a missed opportunity for the "Mad Scientist" to demonstrate his skills in the team format and perhaps even help the U.S. team to a victory. Instead, the selection process strictly follows the PGA Tour's rules – leaving no room for the big hitters from LIV Golf.
