Canadians Taylor Pendrith, Corey Conners, and Mackenzie Hughes have been selected to represent the International Team at the upcoming Presidents Cup in Montreal. This marks the first time three Canadians will compete in this prestigious event simultaneously.
Legendary Canadian golfer Mike Weir used three of his captain’s selections to choose Pendrith, Conners, and Hughes. Additionally, he selected Christiaan Bezuidenhout from South Africa, Si Woo Kim from South Korea, and Min Woo Lee from Australia to join the team.
Adam Hadwin, another Canadian golfer, was also in contention for a spot on the team but did not make the final selection.
Pendrith ended the 2024 season on a high note, earning a spot in the PGA Tour playoffs and finishing tied for 14th at the Tour Championship.
Corey Conners
- Country: Canada
- Age: 32
- PGA TOUR Wins: 2
- Presidents Cup: 1 (2022), 0-4-0
2024 Highlights: Conners achieved three top-10 finishes in 2024, including a solo-sixth-place finish at the RBC Canadian Open. He is known for his strong ball-striking abilities on the PGA TOUR.
Captain Weir on Conners: “Corey’s consistent performance and strategic approach make him a valuable asset in team competitions. He has eagerly awaited the 2024 Presidents Cup and is excited to compete in front of his home crowd.”
Mackenzie Hughes
- Country: Canada
- Age: 33
- PGA TOUR Wins: 2
- Presidents Cup: First appearance
2024 Highlights: Hughes secured three top-10 finishes in the 2024 season, with a season-best of T3 at the Valspar Championship. He displayed consistency by only missing four cuts in 22 starts, marking a career-best performance.
Captain Weir on Hughes: “Mackenzie’s calm demeanor and exceptional putting skills make him a valuable addition to the team. His debut at the Presidents Cup in Canada is a momentous occasion for Canadian golf fans.”
Taylor Pendrith
- Country: Canada
- Age: 33
- PGA TOUR Wins: 1
- Presidents Cup: 1 (2022), 0-4-0
2024 Highlights: Pendrith clinched his first PGA TOUR victory at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson in 2024. He also achieved five top-10 finishes and made his debut at the TOUR Championship.
Captain Weir on Pendrith: “Taylor’s exceptional performance in 2024, including his first PGA TOUR win, demonstrates his prowess as a long hitter. His skills will be advantageous in match play competition at Royal Montreal.”
Weir’s International Team will face off against Jim Furyk’s U.S. squad in the match-play competition scheduled from Sept. 24-29 at The Royal Montreal Golf Club.
Pendrith and Conners, who are close friends, previously played together for the International Team at the 2022 Presidents Cup. This historic event marked the first time two Canadians competed in the tournament.
Despite their efforts, the International Team lost to the United States with a score of 17 1/2 to 12 1/2. The Internationals have won the event only once in its history, back in 1998 at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
