Captain Snedeker Appoints Two as U.S. Assistant Captains
Furyk Holds 17 PGA Tour Wins; Bradley Has 8 Victories
Showdown Against International Team Set for September at Medinah CC in Chicago

Jim Furyk and Keegan Bradley have been selected as assistant captains for the United States team at the 2026 Presidents Cup.


Brant Snedeker, captain of the United States team, announced on May 20 (local time) that Furyk and Bradley have been appointed as assistant captains.

Jim Furyk will serve as the deputy captain of the U.S. team at the 2026 Presidents Cup. Photo by AFP Yonhap News

Jim Furyk will serve as the deputy captain of the U.S. team at the 2026 Presidents Cup. Photo by AFP Yonhap News

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Furyk led the team to victory as captain at the 2024 Presidents Cup, and he is also set to serve as captain of the U.S. team at the 2027 Ryder Cup against Europe. He is well-known for his "figure-eight swing" and is a veteran with 17 career wins on the PGA Tour. He currently competes on the PGA Tour Champions, the senior tour, where he has recorded three victories.


Bradley competed as a player in the 2024 Presidents Cup and served as captain at the 2025 Ryder Cup. He has achieved eight career wins on the PGA Tour, with his most recent victory coming at last year's Travelers Championship.



The Presidents Cup is a men's golf team competition held every two years, pitting the United States team against an international team composed of players excluding those from Europe. In the all-time standings, the United States holds an overwhelming lead with 13 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. This year, the event will take place over four days from September 24 at Course No. 3 of Medinah Country Club in Chicago, United States.


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