​Medinah Country Club will do something no other course has done when its hosts the 16th Presidents Cup this week outside of Chicago. The No. 3 course will be the first venue to hold a U.S. Open, the PGA Championship, a Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup!The last event listed will have a unique distinction. The players this week will be competing on a redesigned version of the No. 3 course. Reopened in July 2024, a major renovation took the tree-lined parkland landscape and transformed it into a much more modern competition masterpiece. By rearranging a number of holes, removing trees and enhancing the use of design angles more effectively, the firm of OCM (Geoff Ogilvy, Mike Cocking & Ashley Mead) not only made this a finer layout for the members, but they increased the professional value as well.This is the first time the Presidents Cup has come to the Windy City. Twelve players from the United States will compete against 12 players from around the world (outside of Europe). There will be 30 matches spread over four days using three different formats. Below, I have rated all 24 players competing this week and ranked them according to previous Presidents Cup performance and current form. Even with the United States carrying a significant wagering edge (-400), the rankings still surprised me. Sometimes the best player isn’t always the MVP.KeyAge: The Presidents’ Cup adds an extra day, but these matches are mentally and physically tough. Age is definitely a factor for some captain’s choices.OWGR/Data Golf: Neither one is perfect, but the two together tell a very accurate story of performance consistency across the globe. (Rankings for the Week of Sept. 14)Presidents Cup appearances/record: Experience plays a significantly role in the international team matches. Prior match experience and career records are two factors that the captains must consider.Notes: A quick outlook on each player’s value. It’s not just about being the best player. Pairing potential, locker room chemistry, and previous Cup experience all play a significant role. More Presidents Cup preview stories Golf Digest Logo Presidents Cup 2026: The transformation of Medinah No. 3 Presidents Cup Presidents Cup 2026: The team match-play strategy every captain should adopt Golf Digest Logo The Presidents Cup has a systemic flaw. Here are two ways to make it fair 24: Nico EchavarriaAndrew RedingtonInternational (Colombia) Age: 32 OWGR: 60 Data Golf: 90 Appearances: RookieEchavarria is the only rookie on the International Team who won on the PGA Tour this season. He is both a high-ceiling and low-floor player. It’s not the best combination for stroke-play tournaments, but Nico can be a nice addition to your match-play pairings. One of the top five putters on the International side, he makes a great four-ball player. But unless the ball striking really elevates in practice rounds, I doubt we will see him much more in these matches.23: Corey ConnersMichael Pimentel/ISI Ph