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

Springfield Holyoke, MA, September 27, 2026 —

President Donald Trump is set to take on the role of honorary chairman for the upcoming Presidents Cup golf tournament, scheduled to be held in Medinah, Illinois.

This marks a return for the President to this particular golf event. The announcement also highlights this engagement as his fourth visit to a golf tournament this year, underscoring a recurring pattern of participation in golf-related events.

The Presidents Cup is a biennial men’s golf competition contested by a team representing the United States and an International Team representing the rest of the world excluding Europe. Medinah Country Club, located in Medinah, Illinois, will host the event. The specific dates for the tournament were not provided in the summary.

As honorary chairman, the President’s role typically involves lending prestige to the event. Specific duties or public appearances associated with his honorary chairmanship were not detailed. It is common for such figures to attend the event, offer opening or closing remarks, or participate in ceremonial capacities.

The summary indicates that this will be President Trump’s fourth golf tournament visit in the current year. The locations and specific nature of the other three visits were not specified, nor was the context of his participation in those events.

Further details regarding the Presidents Cup, including competing teams, player rosters, and event schedules, beyond its general nature as a golf competition between U.S. and International teams, were not elaborated upon in the provided information. The contractor’s name, permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, or fine amounts related to the event preparations were also not mentioned.

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

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