Presidents Cup history, year-by-year results

There’s something to be said for representing your country or region on an international stage, and that’s what makes events like the Presidents Cup so special.

“When you look at our team, what we’re trying to tap into is the International team represents billions of people all over the world,” said 2022 captain Trevor Immelman. “So we’re trying to tap into that, inspire the youngsters all over, and welcome fans from all of those countries to come on down and support us in some way, shape, or form because we’re their team.”

The best players from the United States and around the world (Europe aside) gather every other year to compete in a series of matches, and even though the Americans have dominated the event, there have been close calls (and a fair share of blowouts) along the way.

As the 14th playing of the biennial bout prepares to tee off Thursday at Quail Hollow Club, take a scroll through the year-by-year history and results of the Presidents Cup.

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1994 Presidents Cup

United States def. Internationals, 20-12

The United States won the inaugural Presidents Cup, 20-12, in 1994 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Prince William County, Virginia. Playing captain Hale Irwin earned two points in three matches for the Americans, including a win in Sunday singles against Robert Allenby. Team USA’s Fred Couples (3-0-0) and Davis Love III (4-0-1) both went undefeated while Vijay Singh (3-1-1) and Peter Senior (2-1-0) were the lone players with winning records for the Internationals.

The U.S. team poses with the Presidents Cup following their 20-12 victory in 1994. (Photo: Gary Newkirk/ALLSPORT)

1996 Presidents Cup

United States def. Internationals, 16.5-15.5

The second edition – once again at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Prince William County, Virginia – was much closer than the first. David Duval (4-0-0) and Mark O’Meara (5-0-0) led the way for Team USA, but the effort on Saturday from the Internationals kept it close. Peter Thomson’s side trailed 7.5-2.5 entering Saturday before they won the morning four-ball, 3-2, and afternoon foursomes, 4-1, to climb within one point of the Americans. The teams split Sunday singles, 6-6, to give the U.S. a narrow win.

The U.S. team after winning the Presidents Cup at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. (Photo: Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty…