From PGA of America
The PGA of America (PGA) named John Lindert as Captain of the 2026 United States PGA Cup Team. He will lead the U.S. roster of 10 PGA Professionals when they compete in the 32nd PGA Cup, to be hosted by the Professional Golfers’ Association of Great Britain & Ireland.
A PGA of America Member for more than 35 years and a 2019 Michigan PGA Hall of Fame Inductee, Lindert is the PGA Director of Golf at The Country Club of Lansing.
Lindert, who has served as the PGA’s Secretary, Vice President and President (2018-24), said of the honor,
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as Captain of the 2026 PGA Cup Team. The PGA Cup provides the unique opportunity for PGA Golf Professionals to proudly represent not only our Association and 30,000 Members, but our country, as well. I look forward to watching the qualification process unfold as our PGA Members proudly compete for points over the next two years.”
First played in 1973, the PGA Cup is a biennial contest between two 10-man teams of PGA Professionals from the PGA of Great Britain & Ireland and the PGA of America. The PGA Cup format is identical to the Ryder Cup and features three days of match play, including four-ball, foursomes, and singles.
No prize money is awarded to players in the PGA Cup. Teams compete solely for their country and their country’s right of possession of the Llandudno International Trophy.
The U.S. Team captured its third-consecutive Llandudno International Trophy at the 2024 PGA Cup, defeating Great Britain & Ireland 17.5 to 8.5 at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon.
