The Presidents Cup puts the best American golfers against an International side from outside Europe, and this year it lands at Medinah, one of the country's major-championship courses. The Friday, Saturday and Sunday sessions are the last three days of competition, so the weekend is when the cup gets decided. Team match play is loud and partisan in a way regular tour stops are not.
What to expect
Grounds tickets give access to the course and the public venues; premium clubs overlook specific holes. Days run on a team match-play format, with crowds following groups hole to hole and big roars around the closing matches on Sunday.
Good to know
- Competition runs Thursday through Sunday, September 24–27; Tuesday and Wednesday are practice rounds.
- Parking passes must be bought in advance; the tour says they are not sold on site, and shuttles run 10–20 minutes.
- The International Club is sold out for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Tickets are sold through the official Presidents Cup site, which links to Ticketmaster.
- Wear comfortable shoes; following matches means a lot of walking on grass.
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Common questions
Which days are competition days?
Thursday through Sunday, September 24–27. Tuesday and Wednesday are practice rounds.
How do I park?
Buy a general parking pass in advance (from $17 plus fees); shuttles take you to the course.