President Donald Trump to Serve as Honorary Chairman for Presidents Cup in Medinah, Illinois

Odessa Midland, TX, September 27, 2026 —

President Donald Trump has been named the honorary chairman for the upcoming Presidents Cup. This marks his return to a role he previously held for the 2019 event.

The 2024 Presidents Cup is scheduled to be held in Medinah, Illinois. The specific dates for the tournament were not provided in the summary.

As honorary chairman, President Trump will lend his name and support to the biennial men’s golf competition between a team representing the United States and an International Team (excluding Europe). This position is largely ceremonial and does not involve day-to-day operational duties for the event.

The Presidents Cup has historically been supported by prominent figures, with past honorary chairmen including former U.S. Presidents. The decision to appoint President Trump for this year’s event aligns with this tradition. Further details regarding the tournament’s schedule, participating teams, and specific events involving the honorary chairman were not made available in the provided information.

Medinah Country Club, located in Medinah, Illinois, will serve as the host venue. This course has a notable history of hosting major championships, including multiple U.S. Opens and PGA Championships, making it a familiar site for high-level professional golf.

Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.yourbasin.com, see more information here.

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