President Donald Trump to Serve as Honorary Chairman for Presidents Cup in Chicago Suburbs

Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, September 27, 2026 —

Former President Donald Trump will assume the role of honorary chairman for the upcoming Presidents Cup, an event scheduled to take place in the Chicago suburbs. The announcement marks Trump’s return to this prominent golf competition in a ceremonial capacity.

The Presidents Cup is a biennial men’s golf team competition between a team representing the United States and an International Team representing the rest of the world excluding Europe. The event has previously been hosted in various locations, and its presence in the Chicago area signifies a notable regional engagement for the tournament.

Specific details regarding the exact dates of the Presidents Cup, the precise location within the Chicago suburbs, or further information regarding President Trump’s involvement beyond the honorary chairman title were not immediately available. The role of honorary chairman is typically a distinguished position that lends prestige to the event but does not involve direct participation in the competition’s play or management.

The Presidents Cup has a history of attracting significant attention from golf enthusiasts and the wider public. The confirmation of former President Trump’s participation as honorary chairman is expected to draw further interest to the tournament. Information concerning the competing teams or any official responsibilities associated with the honorary chairman position was not disclosed in the provided summary.

Further announcements regarding the Presidents Cup, including event logistics, participating players, and the specific responsibilities of the honorary chairman, are anticipated as the tournament approaches. The choice of the Chicago suburbs as a host location places the event within a major metropolitan area with a strong golf infrastructure.

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

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