Presidents Cup Past Results
The Presidents Cup record is one of the most lopsided in team golf. First played in 1994, it has been won by Team USA in almost every edition, with the International Team taking it outright only once and one famous tie on South African soil. The history is worth knowing because it sets the betting expectation — and because the South African thread runs right through it.
A USA-dominated record
Since 1994 the USA has won all but one edition. The International Team's only outright win came in 1998 at Royal Melbourne in Australia, a comprehensive home-soil result. The other exception is the 2003 edition at Fancourt in George, South Africa, which finished 17–17 when Ernie Els and Tiger Woods were left tied in a sudden-death playoff halted by darkness — the only South African-hosted edition and still the closest the event has come to a shared trophy. Beyond those, the pattern is consistent USA wins, which is the backdrop to every outright price.
The South African thread
This is the team event South Africans play in, and the country has been well represented on the International side. Ernie Els captained the team in 2019 and has been a long-time stalwart; players such as Retief Goosen, Trevor Immelman, Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel and Branden Grace have featured over the years. Those names are illustrative of SA's involvement rather than a fixed roster — selection changes each edition. For how this history feeds into a bet, see the Presidents Cup predictions guide, or browse all golf betting.
Frequently asked questions
Has the Presidents Cup ever been held in South Africa?
Yes, once — at Fancourt in George in 2003. It ended in a 17–17 tie after Ernie Els and Tiger Woods were halted by darkness in a sudden-death playoff, the only South African-hosted edition to date.
When did the International Team win the Presidents Cup?
Outright only once, in 1998 at Royal Melbourne in Australia. The 2003 Fancourt edition was tied. Every other edition since 1994 has gone to Team USA, which is why the outright is usually priced in the USA's favour.