Team USA golfers welcome Trump’s expected Presidents Cup visit, share pride in representing America

Wyndham Clark is preparing to represent the United States at the 2026 Presidents Cup, with President Donald Trump expected to watch Sunday’s final round in person.

"Being an American, having the President of the United States come and watch you play golf is something, as a kid, you don’t ever imagine or fathom happening," Clark told OutKick on Wednesday.

"I just think it’s pretty amazing." The PGA Tour, which organizes the Presidents Cup, invited Trump to serve as honorary chairman , and he accepted.

Sources familiar with the president’s plans told OutKick that Trump is expected to attend Sunday’s final round at Medinah Country Club.

Like the Ryder Cup , the Presidents Cup is a team match-play competition.

It pits 12 U.S. golfers against 12 players from countries outside the U.S. and Europe, while the Ryder Cup matches the Americans against Europe.

CANADIANS NICK TAYLOR AND COREY CONNERS LAUGH OFF LAKE ONTARIO RENAMING AHEAD OF PRESIDENTS CUP The competition begins Thursday and runs through Sunday.

OutKick spoke with several U.S. players Tuesday and Wednesday about representing their country and Trump’s expected visit.

For Sam Burns, the conversation also provided an opportunity to talk about something he would like to see more of at home: Americans pulling for each other.

"Being an American, I think it’s very important that we do support our president, regardless of your political views," Burns said.

"I think if you look at our country now, it seems more divided than ever, and hopefully we can get back to the point where all Americans come together, and we’re all trying to kind of reach the same goal." Burns said he has played golf with Trump a few times, but emphasized that his respect for the presidency extends beyond whoever happens to hold the job.

"Anyone who’s the president of this country, I respect that position, obviously," he said.

SAM BURNS IS ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST GOLFERS, BUT FAITH, FAMILY AND THE USA MATTER MORE TO HIM THAN GOLF Chris Gotterup had a similar reaction when asked about the visit.

"Whoever the president is, if they care enough to come watch us play golf, that’s pretty cool," Gotterup said.