Brandt Snedeker names Webb Simpson assistant captain for Presidents Cup U.S. Team
2 Min Read
Webb Simpson on what it means to be a captain's assistant
Jogadores no artigo
Jogadores mencionados neste artigo
CHICAGO – U.S. Team Captain Brandt Snedeker announced Monday that Webb Simpson will be a captain’s assistant for the 2026 Presidents Cup, which will be played at Medinah Country Club from Sept. 22-27.
“I’m excited to welcome Webb Simpson as a captain’s assistant for the 2026 U.S. Team,” Snedeker said. “Webb embodies everything you want in an assistant. He has competed at the highest level, has represented our country on various teams and he’s earned tremendous respect from players across generations. His experience as a Presidents Cup competitor, major champion and seven-time PGA TOUR winner gives him a valuable perspective. The guys tend to gravitate toward Webb and I know he’ll have a strong and positive impact in the team room.”
Simpson will serve as a captain’s assistant for the second time after previously joining the U.S. Team leadership group at the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. A former Wake Forest University standout, Simpson represented the United States in three Presidents Cups (2011, 2013, 2019), compiling a 5-3-2 record while helping the U.S. Team to victory in each appearance.
“It is a tremendous honor to be asked by Brandt to serve as a captain’s assistant,” Simpson said. “Representing the United States has always been a massive career highlight, whether as a player or in a leadership role. Brandt is one of the most respected players in our game, and I’m grateful for the trust he’s placing in me to help support his captaincy at Medinah.”
The 41-year-old is a seven-time PGA TOUR winner, highlighted by victories at the 2012 U.S. Open and 2018 THE PLAYERS Championship, and he added wins at the WM Phoenix Open and RBC Heritage in 2020. He earned his first title at the Wyndham Championship in 2011 and has long been regarded as one of the TOUR’s most respected players, known for leadership and a competitive spirit.
Captain Snedeker has one remaining spot available to round out his slate of captains’ assistants.
