What is the format of the Presidents Cup?
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Clue
The Presidents Cup is similar, but certainly not the same as the Ryder Cup.
Answer
The Presidents Cup is a match play event with 30 total matches. A 12-person US Team is playing against a 12-person International Team (excluding Europe).
More about the format of the Presidents Cup
The team with the most points after four days of competition wins the Presidents Cup.
If the two teams end up on equal points, they will share the Presidents Cup trophy.
Thursday: Five matches, four-ball (best ball) or foursomes (alternate shot).
Friday: Five matches, foursomes or fourball (the opposite of Thursday’s format).
Saturday: Eight matches, four-ball and foursomes split the morning and afternoon.
Sunday: Twelve matches, singles.