There’s an awful lot of talk about growing the game. Slogans are created and commercials are made. And yet, for all those good wishes, there seems to be a rather obvious way to move the needle in a way that would benefit the game as a whole – add women to the Presidents Cup.
Not just for the good of the game. Do it for the good of the event, which has never been more lopsided. The International team has won only one time since the inaugural event in 1994. There have been a number of blowouts, and all signs point to a massive one taking place this week at Quail Hollow Club, especially after several strong players went to the LIV Golf Series.
Kevin Kisner is the lowest-ranked player on Team USA at No. 25, which is better than all but three players on the International squad.
What would happen if the PGA Tour opened this up to the LPGA?
Six of the top eight players in the Rolex Rankings would be on an International team of 12 that featured six men and six women. Additionally, as it currently stands, the six women on the International team would have 10 majors between them.
Here’s what this week could look like if some forward-thinking officials wanted to give fans a real treat (listed in order by world ranking):