Best Bets to Hammer for the 2026 Presidents Cup

The President's Cup has arrived, and it is one of the best events to bet on. Here are a few of my favorite hammer points. Hammer number one, the United States to win by margin. I'm thinking minus two and a half. In the last five home President's Cups, the U.S. has won by at least three points in every single one of them. I don't see that changing here. The Americans have the better stars, the better rookies, and home field advantage in Chicago. It will be a rout per usual. Hammer number two, top overall point scorer, Chris Gotterup at 16 to one. He may be a rookie, but Gotterup might be the second best player on this American team based off his 2026 season. I don't think Captain Brent Sineker will leave that kind of talent on the bench for any session. So he should get the reps, and his driving and putting make him a great partner for just about anybody. I expect a four-point week from Gotterup. Hammer number three, top international point scorer, Tom Kim. In his previous two President's Cup appearances, Kim proved he was the emotional leader of the international squad. He'll need to be that again at Medina, where he'll likely play all five sessions. Jeff Ogilvie will need his superstars to show up, and Kim has done exactly that over these last three to four months. Hammer number four, the U.S. to win the first session. You can take this one to the bank. The U.S. has won the opening session in eight of the last nine President's Cups. It will be four balls, their specialty. There is no bigger lock this week. Hammer number five, top international rookie point scorer, Canada's Nick Taylor. Taylor's play in the 2026 season didn't seem to merit this selection, so maybe Captain Ogilvie knows something we don't. Given his age, he is a rookie in name only, and he will not be scared of the moment. I'd expect to see a lot of Taylor, given how consistent he is, how well he pairs with anybody, and his steady presence. That makes him a great play as top rookie scorer.