MONTREAL – Justin Trudeau, the 23rd and current Prime Minister of Canada, has accepted an invitation to serve as Honorary Chairman of the 2024 Presidents Cup when the competition returns to The Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, September 24-29.
“Sending my best wishes to all the golfers – and especially our Canadian stars – participating in the Presidents Cup, this year in Montreal. With the Olympics, the Paralympics, and so many other tournaments, this summer has shown us all the power of sport to inspire and unite. I encourage Canadians to keep that cheer going with the Presidents Cup – let’s watch, celebrate, and enjoy a historic and incredible tournament,” said Prime Minister Trudeau.
“With the return of the Presidents Cup to Canada, we are honored to have the support of Prime Minister Trudeau as our honorary chairman for the 2024 event,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “The Presidents Cup has customarily honored world leaders throughout its 30-year history, and Prime Minister Trudeau’s addition will greatly enhance our efforts to promote the global nature of golf through spirited team matches.”
Prime Minister Trudeau is part of a distinguished group of world leaders who have previously held the position of Honorary Chairman at the Presidents Cup.
- 2022 – 46th U.S. President, Joe Biden
- 2019 – Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Australia
- 2017 – 45th U.S. President, Donald J. Trump
- 2015 – President Park Geun-hye, South Korea
- 2013 – 44th U.S. President, Barack Obama
- 2011 – Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Australia
- 2009 – 44th U.S. President Barack Obama
- 2007 – Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Canada
- 2005 – 43rd U.S. President, George W. Bush
- 2003 – President Thabo Mbeki, Republic of South Africa
- 2000 – 42nd U.S. President, William Jefferson Clinton
- 1998 – Prime Minister John Howard, Australia
- 1996 – 41st U.S. President, George H.W. Bush
- 1994 – 38th U.S. President, Gerald R. Ford
The Presidents Cup, a team match play competition featuring 24 of the world’s top golfers – 12 from the United States and 12 from around the world, excluding Europe – is held biennially, and since 1996 has alternated between the United States and international venues. The U.S. Team has won 12 of the 14 previous Presidents Cups, and the only win by the International Team came at the 1998 event in Melbourne. A historic 17-17 tie came in 2003 when the event was held in South Africa.
Canadian Mike Weir will lead the International Team as captain when the event returns to The Royal Montreal Golf Club for the first time in 17 years, while Jim Furyk will captain the U.S. Team.
As host of the 2007 and 2024 Presidents Cups, The Royal Montreal Golf Club will become the second international venue to host the event more than once, joining The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia, a three-time host.
For more information about the Presidents Cup, or to purchase tickets, please visit PresidentsCup.com.