S E48: Why the PGA Tour Won’t Sell the Presidents Cup

S E48: Why the PGA Tour Won’t Sell the Presidents Cup

Author: Big Swing Media September 23, 2026 Duration: 20:23
The Presidents Cup has been dominated by the United States—but judging the event by the final score misses the much bigger business story.Ahead of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, Jimmy Roberts sits down with Big Swing Media golf business reporter Michael LoRé to examine why the PGA Tour, global sponsors, broadcasters and host cities remain bullish on the event.They break down the Presidents Cup’s commercial value, the advantage the PGA Tour gains by owning the property outright and why comparing a 32-year-old competition to the century-old Ryder Cup doesn’t tell the whole story. They also explore the tournament’s international reach and its projected $175 million economic impact on the Chicago region.What you’ll hear in this episode:Why competitive imbalance hasn’t eliminated the Presidents Cup’s commercial appealHow full ownership makes the event especially valuable to the PGA TourWhy brands see an opportunity to reach audiences around the worldWhat the Ryder Cup’s early history reveals about the Presidents Cup’s futureHow Medinah and Chicago could produce the event’s biggest edition yet🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify📺 Airing on Golf Channel every Tuesday See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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