Team USA Presidents Cup power rankings: Scottie Scheffler leads the way

9. Russell Henley

Henley won't wow you with his power, but he's incredibly reliable with his accuracy and short game. He'll be a valuable pairing with a bomber like Cameron Young or Chris Gotterup.

8. Chris Gotterup

Coming off a career year that featured three wins and a fourth-place finish in the FedEx Cup standings, Gotterup is ready for his first taste of USA golf. He'll want to put on a show for the home crowd.

7. Patrick Cantlay

Cantlay might not be the biggest fan favorite on the squad, but his record in team events is unrivaled. The veteran is 10-4-0 in his Presidents Cup career.

6. Cameron Young

Young might be the second-most talented player on this U.S. side, but his inconsistency (especially with the putter) bumps him down the list. Team USA will need his length off the tee and strong iron play this week.

5. Sam Burns

If you're ranking specific skills at the 2026 Presidents Cup, Burns' putting might be No. 1 on that list. His putter matched with Scottie Scheffler's iron play should be a winning combination for Snedeker's squad this year.

4. Collin Morikawa

Morikawa didn't finish the season the way he wanted after winning at Pebble Beach in February, but he's a lethal weapon in team events. His combination of driving accuracy, precise iron play and streaky putting makes him a valuable member of Team USA. 

3. Wyndham Clark

Clark went 1-2-1 in his lone Presidents Cup appearance, but we're expecting a much better performance this time around after a career year. The 32-year-old won three tournaments in 2026, including a major championship and a FedEx Cup Playoffs event. 

2. Xander Schauffele

Schauffele strikes fear in Team International every time he gets the call in the Presidents Cup. In three appearances at this event, the California native is 10-4-0 with an undefeated singles record. 

1. Scottie Scheffler

Scheffler's recent dominance on the PGA Tour hasn't translated to team competitions, but it's impossible to rank him anywhere other than first on this list. The World No. 1 finished the season with two wins in three playoff events to secure his second FedEx Cup title.