Honor above all.

That was the original tagline when the Presidents Cup was created in 2006 and now, as a new era of the prestigious team event begins, those words ring even more true.

Under the direction of the PDGA, the 2025 Presidents Cup returns to American soil for the second time in its storied history on April 30 at Swenson Park in Stockton, California, ahead of the 2025 PDGA Champions Cup.

The storylines this year are deeper than ever.

COMPETITORS, COLLEAGUES & CAPTAINS

Over the past 20 years, Jussi Meresmaa and Avery Jenkins’ relationship has been multi-faceted.

They started as competitors, squaring off around the world on the course. They became colleagues, working together to grow a brand.

Now, they’re squaring off again, this time as captains for the 2025 Presidents Cup.

“I am truly honored and excited to accept the role of Captain for Team USA. This is an incredible privilege as I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead and stand alongside some of the best players in the world. I believe in the strength and determination of every individual on this team. It’s my commitment to provide support and guidance, always striving to elevate each member of our team to play to their fullest potential. Together, we will push boundaries, inspire one another and represent the United States with pride at the 2025 President’s Cup!” — Avery Jenkins, Captain - Team USA

“This is a new situation for me. As the creator of the Presidents Cup, I have never thought about being a captain. When I was asked earlier to be a captain, I didn’t quite realize what that meant and now, after thinking, this is a really cool thing. Now I can share this moment with one of my best American friends as a fellow competitor, fellow father, fellow colleague. It feels too comfortable right now. I don’t feel the fierce competition — it’s more of a friendship and honor. That will certainly change as the tournament approaches but now, I just feel honored that we’re going to do something cool together. The original tagline of the Presidents Cup was 'honor above all,' so I think that has come full circle for me. I am honored to be there.” — Jussi Meresmaa, Captain - Team Europe

CORE TEAMS ANNOUNCED

When he heard the core team for the United States, Jenkins noted that he'll be overseeing one of the most talented groups of players to play the game.

It's true.

The core teams were selected based on the March 19, 2025 update to the Official Disc Golf World Rankings.

Here are the core teams that will square off in California:

UP NEXT: FAN VOTE

Disc golf fans around the world will be able to vote to add an MPO player to both Team USA and Team Europe. Voting will open March 26 and run through April 6 with the winners announced on April 8. The voting selections were based on the March 19 update to the ODGWR.

TEAM EUROPE

• Joona Heinänen
• Albert Tamm
• Jesse Nieminen
• Silver Lätt
• Linus Carlsson
• Kristian Kuoksa
• Teemu Lampainen
• Teemu Talikainen

TEAM USA

• Anthony Barela
• Paul McBeth
• Ezra Robinson
• Chris Dickerson
• Eagle McMahon
• Kyle Klein
• Matt Orum
• Evan Smith

To round out the teams, each captain will make one MPO selection on April 15. One MPO and one FPO reserve player, based on the March 19 update to the ODGWR, will be announced on April 22 to complete the teams for the 2025 Presidents Cup.

WATCH IT LIVE

As an active PDGA member, you can catch the 2025 Presidents Cup in person in California FREE. All you have to do is sign up on Disc Golf Scene here to redeem your free ticket.

Non-PDGA members can purchase a ticket for just $10.

The 2025 Presidents Cup will also be broadcast live on the Disc Golf Network. Stay tuned for more details on what promises to be the most-viewed Presidents Cup in history.

Swenson Park in Stockton will be the place to be all week as the Presidents Cup kicks off the action ahead of the first PDGA Pro Major of the year, the 2025 PDGA Champions Cup by OTB & MVP Disc Sports, which runs May 1 through May 4. Grab your tickets to the 2025 PDGA Champions Cup here.