Four of us gathered to pick our own 5-man Presidents Cup team from the 24 players on the US and International Teams. Then we asked ChatGPT for the analysis. Here are the results: 

The Draft Results

And, yes, I think Josh won the draft.

But there is a very legitimate argument for Jonathan.

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🥇 Josh — Scheffler, Matsuyama, Burns, Fox, Morikawa

The team

Scottie Scheffler
Hideki Matsuyama
Sam Burns
Ryan Fox
Collin Morikawa

This is the most complete five-player team in the draft.

Scottie Scheffler — A+

You don't need to overthink this one.

Scheffler enters the Presidents Cup as the world No. 1 and just won the FedEx Cup for the second time. He's also leading the field in recent-form metrics by a considerable margin.

The only weird thing about Scheffler's Presidents Cup résumé is that his 3-5-1 record doesn't resemble his actual standing in golf. He's been much better in four-ball than his overall record suggests, going 2-0-1 in that format.

He's the anchor every team wants.

Hideki Matsuyama — A-

This is where Josh really separated himself.

Hideki isn't simply a name. He's playing some of his best golf of the season, and Golf Digest has him 11th among the 24 players despite his 9-13-5 Presidents Cup record.

The record looks ugly, but that's partly a product of playing for International teams that have historically been outmatched.

He also gives Josh something nobody else has: a second legitimate star who isn't American.

Sam Burns — A

This might be Josh's sneaky-best pick after Scheffler.

Burns has had an excellent 2026 season and has historically been useful in team play. His 3-3-3 Presidents Cup record doesn't jump off the page, but his skill set — especially putting and birdie-making — translates beautifully to four-ball.

And there's an obvious potential pairing:

Scheffler + Burns

That worked at the 2022 Presidents Cup.

Ryan Fox — A-

This was a really good fourth-round pick.

Fox is the reigning Open champion and brings tremendous length and aggressive play. He is a Presidents Cup rookie, but his current form has been strong enough that he isn't remotely your typical rookie gamble. His recent-form metrics put him among the stronger International players.

Collin Morikawa — A+

This is the pick that makes Josh's team so difficult to beat.

Morikawa is 6-2-0 in Presidents Cup play and undefeated in four-ball and singles. Golf Digest has him ninth among all 24 players.

And he's an ideal team-golf player because his iron play gives him an extremely high floor.

Josh's biggest strength

There really isn't a weak link.

He can build pairings around:

• Scheffler + Burns
• Scheffler + Morikawa
• Burns + Morikawa
• Matsuyama + Fox
• Scheffler + Fox

And he's got multiple players who can handle singles.

Weakness

The one question is Hideki + Fox versus the stronger U.S. pairings everyone else has.

But that's a nitpick.

Josh Grade: A+

Best balanced team in the draft.

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🥈 Jonathan — Adam Scott, Xander Schauffele, Tom Kim, Jacob Bridgeman, Christiaan Bezuidenhout

This is the team that makes me pause the most.

There are two elite picks, one extremely interesting young player, and a couple of high-floor team players.

Xander Schauffele — A+

This may actually be the best Presidents Cup-specific pick in the entire draft.

Xander is 10-4-0 in Presidents Cup play. He's also 17-9-0 across his broader international team-match career.

He just seems to understand this format.

Adam Scott — B+

Scott is a fascinating pick.

His overall Presidents Cup record is 20-28-6, which looks terrible until you realize he's been playing for the International team for basically his entire adult life.

This will be his 12th consecutive Presidents Cup, tying the event record for appearances.

And he's still a legitimate player — Golf Digest ranked him eighth among all 24 players.

The concern is obvious:

Is Jonathan getting 2026 Adam Scott or 2013-2019 Adam Scott?

Tom Kim — A-

This is a sneaky-good pick.

Tom is only 24 but already has two Cups under his belt. His 3-5-1 record isn't great, but his versatility makes him particularly valuable in a draft like this.

Golf Digest ranked him 10th overall and specifically highlighted his ability to play different formats and partners.

Jacob Bridgeman — B+

This is potentially Jonathan's wild-card pick.

Bridgeman is a rookie, but he's not some random captain's pick. He's ranked around 20th in the world and has been one of the Tour's best putters this season. He also came into the Cup with excellent late-season form.

If he performs like the player he has been in 2026, this pick looks excellent.

Christiaan Bezuidenhout — B

This might be the least flashy pick in the draft, but he's actually a very interesting Presidents Cup player.

He's 3-1-1 in his first two Cups and has been undefeated in singles and foursomes.

That's exactly the kind of player who can outperform his individual ranking in team golf.

Jonathan's biggest strength

Match-play experience.

Xander, Scott, Tom Kim and Bezuidenhout have a combined 24 Presidents Cup appearances.

That's huge.

And Xander + Scott or Xander + Tom gives Jonathan some really interesting pairing possibilities.

Weakness

The ceiling is lower than Josh's.

If you're asking:

"Who has the five players most likely to rack up a ton of points?"

I'd take Josh.

But if you're asking:

"Who has five players who could be particularly useful in different formats?"

Jonathan has a compelling argument.

Jonathan Grade: A

Best team-golf construction after Josh.

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🥉 David — Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Jackson Koivun, Russell Henley, Nick Taylor

David's team is interesting because the top three picks are almost completely different types of bets.

Justin Thomas — A+

This was a terrific first pick.

Thomas is 10-3-2 in Presidents Cup play and has been outstanding in team competitions. His four-ball record is particularly ridiculous: 6-0-0.

That's an enormous asset.

Patrick Cantlay — A

Another fantastic team-golf selection.

Cantlay is 10-4-0 in Presidents Cup play and has traditionally been one of the Americans' most reliable team players. He also finished the season strongly.

And here's the fun part:

Thomas + Cantlay

That's a pairing I'd feel pretty good about.

Jackson Koivun — B

This is the high-risk/high-reward pick.

Koivun is only 21 and turned pro this summer. But he won the 3M Open in just his third professional start — beating Scheffler by three shots.

That's absurd upside.

The problem is that he's a Presidents Cup rookie who was ranked 57th heading into the event.

Russell Henley — A-

This might be David's most underrated player.

Henley is ranked sixth in the world in the latest form data and has a 3-1-0 Presidents Cup record.

He's not going to get the attention of Thomas or Cantlay, but this is an extremely solid pick.

Nick Taylor — C+

This is where David's team loses a little ground.

Taylor is a Presidents Cup rookie and currently ranks well below the other four players in both world ranking and recent-form metrics.

There's nothing wrong with the pick. At this point in the draft, you're looking for upside.

But compared with the fifth players on the other teams, Taylor has the least compelling résumé.

David's biggest strength

Thomas + Cantlay + Henley is a ridiculously stable core.

That's three players I'd be comfortable putting out in virtually any format.

Weakness

Koivun and Taylor create some uncertainty.

If Koivun lights it up, David suddenly has a monster team.

If Koivun struggles to adapt to the moment, David probably can't afford for Taylor to also be a non-factor.

David Grade: A-

Probably the safest first three picks of any team.

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4️⃣ Robby — Cameron Young, Si Woo Kim, Chris Gotterup, Min Woo Lee, Nico Echavarria

I have some explaining to do here.

Because this team might actually have the highest upside relative to where the picks were made.

Cameron Young — A

I LOVE this pick.

Young is currently ranked No. 3 in the world and had one of the strongest seasons on the U.S. roster. Golf Digest specifically identified him as a potential breakout performer in this Cup.

He also brings enormous power, which is particularly interesting at Medinah.

Si Woo Kim — A+

This is probably the best pick Robby made.

Si Woo is No. 14 in the world, had 11 top-10 finishes this season and has a 6-5-0 Presidents Cup record. He also comes into the event with strong recent form.

He might be the single most valuable International player in this draft.

Chris Gotterup — A

This was another fantastic pick.

Gotterup has won three times on the PGA Tour in 2026, is ranked seventh in the world in the latest form data and was ranked seventh overall by Golf Digest.

He's a rookie, but calling him a "rookie" doesn't adequately describe the season he's had.

And there's a fascinating possible pairing:

Cameron Young + Chris Gotterup

Golf Digest specifically floated that combination because of their aggressive styles and ball speed.

Min Woo Lee — B+

Another high-upside player.

He's ranked around No. 30 in the world, and his birdie-making ability is extremely well suited to four-ball. The concern is that his Presidents Cup record is only 0-1-1.

Nico Echavarria — C+

This is the pick that ultimately holds Robby's team back.

Echavarria is a rookie, currently ranked around 60th, and Golf Digest ranked him 24th among the 24 players. That said, he's also the only International rookie who won on Tour this season, and his putting makes him potentially useful in four-ball.

So there's a path to this being a good pick.

It's just a narrower path.

Robby's biggest strength

Upside.

Young + Si Woo + Gotterup + Min Woo is a really exciting four-man core.

In fact, if this were a best-ball tournament rather than a Presidents Cup, I'd be much more bullish on this team.

Weakness

The fifth spot.

You don't have the luxury of hiding Echavarria if the team format requires everyone to contribute.

Robby Grade: B+

Most dangerous team if you're betting on upside.

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My Draft Board

Here's how I'd rank the teams based strictly on the five players drafted and how I expect them to translate to this event:

🥇 Josh

Scheffler / Matsuyama / Burns / Fox / Morikawa

The best combination of elite talent, current form, experience and versatility.

🥈 Jonathan

Scott / Schauffele / Tom Kim / Bridgeman / Bezuidenhout

Excellent team-golf construction. Xander is an absolute monster in this format, and Jonathan has multiple players with proven Presidents Cup success.

🥉 David

Thomas / Cantlay / Koivun / Henley / Taylor

The first three picks are terrific, and Henley might be the best fourth-round value of the draft. Taylor is the question mark.

4️⃣ Robby

Young / Si Woo / Gotterup / Min Woo / Echavarria

The most volatile roster. But also the roster where three of the first four could dramatically outperform their draft position.

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And here's where it gets interesting...

If I were doing a "who drafted best?" analysis, Josh wins.

But if we're doing a "who had the best individual picks?" analysis, I think there's a different story.

Best pick of the draft:

Josh — Scottie Scheffler

Obvious, but correct.

Best value pick:

Robby — Si Woo Kim

A top-15 player in the world, 6-5-0 Presidents Cup record and one of the strongest recent seasons on the International side.

Most intriguing pick:

David — Jackson Koivun

Could be a genius pick. Could be a rookie learning on the fly.

Best Presidents Cup specialist:

Jonathan — Xander Schauffele

10-4-0 is ridiculous.

Most underrated pick:

David — Russell Henley

Sixth in the world in the latest form data and 3-1-0 in Presidents Cup play. That's a fourth-round pick? That's pretty good.

Best "this guy could explode" pick:

Robby — Chris Gotterup

Three wins this season and ranked seventh in Golf Digest's current 24-player ranking.

Best late-round pick:

Jonathan — Christiaan Bezuidenhout

3-1-1 in Presidents Cup play and undefeated in singles/foursomes. That's exactly the type of player who can outperform his individual ranking in this event.

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🏆 Final Verdict: Josh wins

Josh drafted the best overall team.

The combination of Scheffler + Morikawa + Burns gives him three players with either elite current form or proven Presidents Cup success, and Matsuyama/Fox give him legitimate International-side depth.

I'd put it:

Josh — A+
Jonathan — A
David — A-
Robby — B+

But I wouldn't call this a runaway.

Jonathan's team is the one I'd be most interested in watching. Xander has historically been phenomenal in this event, Tom Kim is built for team golf, and Bridgeman is exactly the kind of rookie who could turn a draft like this upside down.

And Robby... you might have drafted the most fun team. Young + Si Woo + Gotterup + Min Woo is a lot of birdies and a lot of potential chaos.

The one thing you definitely don't want to hear heading into Thursday: "Robby's team has the highest ceiling." 😆