Daily BriefSeptember 18, 2026

Juniors

Junior Presidents Cup Set to Begin Sunday at Medinah With U.S. Chasing a Sixth Straight Win

On 2026-09-18: The biennial team match-play event begins Sunday at Medinah Country Club, pitting 12 elite American junior boys against 12 International (non-European) stars over four-ball, foursomes, and singles matches. The United States has won every edition since the event's 2017 debut.

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Mid-Am

Bale's Two-Shot Crump Cup Lead on the Line as Qualifying Concludes Friday at Pine Valley

On 2026-09-18: Jonathan Bale carries a two-shot lead into today's second round of stroke-play qualifying, with a seven-way tie for second at 73 headlined by Stewart Hagestad. Only the low 16 scores from the 78-man field advance to the Championship Flight.

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Seniors

Three Past Champions Share Crump Cup Senior Lead Entering Friday's Final Qualifying Round

On 2026-09-18: Michael McCoy, Jamie Slonis, and Tommy Brennan are tied at 74 after Thursday's opening round at Pine Valley, two ahead of defending champion Bob Royak. Today's second round sets the low-16 field for match play.

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Daily Brief·September 18, 2026

Junior Presidents Cup Set to Begin Sunday at Medinah With U.S. Chasing a Sixth Straight Win

Bale's Two-Shot Crump Cup Lead on the Line as Qualifying Concludes Friday at Pine Valley

Three Past Champions Share Crump Cup Senior Lead Entering Friday's Final Qualifying Round

Daily BriefSeptember 18, 2026