What Presidents Cup teams could look like if LPGA stars were added

There’s an awful lot of talk about growing the game. Slogans are created and commercials are made. And yet, for all those good wishes, there seems to be a rather obvious way to move the needle in a way that would benefit the game as a whole – add women to the Presidents Cup.

Not just for the good of the game. Do it for the good of the event, which has never been more lopsided. The International team has won only one time since the inaugural event in 1994. There have been a number of blowouts, and all signs point to a massive one taking place this week at Quail Hollow Club, especially after several strong players went to the LIV Golf Series.

Kevin Kisner is the lowest-ranked player on Team USA at No. 25, which is better than all but three players on the International squad.

What would happen if the PGA Tour opened this up to the LPGA?

Six of the top eight players in the Rolex Rankings would be on an International team of 12 that featured six men and six women. Additionally, as it currently stands, the six women on the International team would have 10 majors between them.

Here’s what this week could look like if some forward-thinking officials wanted to give fans a real treat (listed in order by world ranking):

Team USA

The United States Team bags at the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Scottie Scheffler – USA

Scottie Scheffler chips onto the ninth green during the final round of the 2022 Tour Championship. (Photo: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports)

OWGR: 1
Tour titles: 4 (including 2022 Masters)
Team appearances: 2021 Ryder Cup

Nelly Korda – USA

Nelly Korda smiles on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2021 Pelican Women’s Championship at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. (Photo: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Rolex Ranking: 2
Tour titles: 7 (including 2021 KPMG Women’s PGA)
Team appearances: 2021, 2019 Solheim Cup

Patrick Cantlay – USA

Patrick Cantlay waves to fans as he walks off the course after winning the BMW Championship golf tournament. (Photo: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)

OWGR: 4
Tour titles: 8
Team appearances: 2019 Presidents Cup, 2021 Ryder Cup

Xander Schauffele – USA

Xander Schauffele walks off the 18th green during the first round of the 2022 Tour…