Battle for Honor: Presidents Cup Returns to American Soil

The 2025 Presidents Cup is set to kick off on April 30 at Swenson Park in Stockton, California, marking the second time the prestigious team event has taken place on American soil. The tournament's storied history is built around a simple yet powerful mantra: honor above all.

For Avery Jenkins and Jussi Meresmaa, two of the world's top disc golfers, the Presidents Cup represents more than just a competition – it's an opportunity to lead their respective teams with integrity and sportsmanship. As captains for Team USA and Team Europe, respectively, they will be responsible for guiding their players towards victory while upholding the values that have come to define the event.

"I'm truly honored and excited to accept the role of Captain for Team USA," Jenkins said in a statement. "This is an incredible privilege as I'm grateful for the opportunity to lead and stand alongside some of the best players in the world."

Meresmaa, who created the Presidents Cup 20 years ago, expressed his own sense of pride and responsibility. "I am honored to be there," he said. "It feels too comfortable right now, but that will certainly change as the tournament approaches."

The core teams for both Team USA and Team Europe were selected based on the Official Disc Golf World Rankings, with Jenkins praising the talent pool available to him. "We'll be overseeing one of the most talented groups of players to play the game," he noted.

To complete their squads, each captain will make an MPO selection on April 15, while a reserve player and FPO player will be announced on April 22 based on the March 19 update to the ODGWR. Fans can now vote to add an MPO player to both teams, with voting open until April 6.

As an active PDGA member, fans can catch the 2025 Presidents Cup in person for free by signing up on Disc Golf Scene. Non-members can purchase a ticket for just $10, while the event will also be broadcast live on the Disc Golf Network.

The 2025 Presidents Cup is part of a larger celebration of disc golf's top talent, with the PDGA Champions Cup by OTB & MVP Disc Sports set to take place May 1-4 at the same venue.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/honor-above-all