Across the pond, the DP World Tour produced a loaded leaderboard in one of its flagship events at the BMW PGA Championship, and the two players who ultimately raised hardware at the respective stops have ties to the U.S.Presidents Cup team, albeit in completely opposite capacities.The Presidents Cup will get underway from Medinah Country Club in Illinois on Thursday, and while the event that has been completely dominated by the Americans since its inception in 1994 undoubtedly lacks juice compared to the Ryder Cup, this year's go-around should provide a glimpse into what the future may hold.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
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Spaun of the United States kisses the trophy following victory on day four of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club on September 20, 2026 in Virginia Water, England.(Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) (Warren Little/Getty Images)With the experience of representing the United States in the 2025 Ryder Cup and finishing 10th on the Presidents Cup points list, many assumed that JJ Spaun would be selected as a captain's pick for the battle at Medinah.
Instead, U.S.captain Brandt Snedeker went in a different direction, using four of his six picks to select players who finished below Spaun in the standings.
Ben Griffin, who finished eighth in points, was also passed over by Snedeker.CHRIS GOTTERUP CELEBRATES TEAM USA PRESIDENTS CUP SELECTION WITH EPIC PRO-AMERICA VIDEOSpaun won the Valero Texas Open back in April and picked up three more Top 10 finishes on Tour in 2026, but also stumbled towards the end of the season and actually ...