Trump Expected to Attend Presidents Cup on Sunday’s Final Round

Medinah, Ill. — President Donald Trump's participation in the Presidents Cup is anticipated to occur on Sunday, during the final round of the four-day team golf competition, according to sources cited by Front Office Sports. The tournament, set to commence on Thursday at Medinah Country Club near Chicago, saw Trump accept an invitation from the PGA Tour to serve as the honorary chairman of the event.

This role follows a long-standing tradition of U.S. presidents and leaders of host nations assuming the position at the biennial tournament. In a statement last month, Trump expressed his eagerness to attend, though the specific day of his presence has not been announced. The PGA Tour declined to comment on the details of Trump's travel plans due to security concerns.

The White House has not yet provided an official response to inquiries for comment. Additionally, Trump served as honorary chairman of the 2017 Presidents Cup held at Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey, becoming the second sitting U.S. president to attend the event after Bill Clinton in 1996, and the first to present the Presidents Cup trophy to the victorious team after the U.S. team emerged triumphant over the International squad.

Former President Joe Biden was honored as the chairman for the 2022 Presidents Cup in Charlotte but did not make an appearance at the tournament. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acted as honorary chairman for the 2024 edition in Montreal and was present during the final day of competition, which the U.S. team won. Last year, Trump made history by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend the Ryder Cup when he was present at Bethpage Black Golf Course in New York on the event's opening day.

The President braved the competition through a TSA-style screening process, ensuring a smooth entry into the 5,000-seat first tee stadium area where he stayed. The Presidents Cup will mark Trump's fifth high-profile golf event this year, but his first at a course he does not own. So far, he has attended two LIV Golf events at his clubs in Virginia and New Jersey, the PGA Tour's return to Doral in May, and the Irish Open at his own course in Doonbeg earlier this month.

Trump typically navigates his courses in a golf cart, accompanied by a substantial Secret Service presence. On Sunday, he is expected to ride in a custom golf cart bearing elements of Presidents Cup branding, his presidential service, and USA 250 imagery.