Bridges Cup 2026 Field Set for Trump Turnberry Matches
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- The fourth Bridges Cup runs Oct. 5-7 at Trump Turnberry in Scotland, pitting 12 U.S. mid-amateurs against 12 Internationals.
- Play covers five sessions: four-ball and foursomes matches over the first two days, then 12 singles matches on the final day.
- Matches are split across Turnberry's Ailsa and King Robert the Bruce courses; the Ailsa has hosted the Open Championship four times.
- Team USA has won all three previous editions, by scores of 14-12, 19-11 and 17-15.
- Six of the 12 International players are Scottish, giving that side a partial home-course edge at Turnberry.
Twenty-four mid-amateur golfers from five continents will meet at Trump Turnberry from Oct. 5-7 for the fourth playing of the Bridges Cup, a team match-play event built for accomplished amateurs beyond the college-age pathway.
What is the Bridges Cup format?
The competition runs five sessions across three days: two four-ball and two foursomes matches over the first two days, followed by 12 singles matches on the final day. This year's matches split between Turnberry's Ailsa and King Robert the Bruce courses, with the Ailsa carrying particular weight as a four-time Open Championship venue whose past winners include Tom Watson, Greg Norman, Nick Price and Stewart Cink.
Who is on each team?
Jeff Fujimoto captains the 12-man U.S. team, which includes former LSU All-American and ex-PGA Tour player John Peterson along with Bridges Cup founder Hoyt McGarity, the CEO of 8AM Golf. Scotland's Simon Holt captains the International side, which leans heavily on the host nation: Andrew Davidson, Josh Jamieson, Gavin Dear, Angus Carrick, James White and Callum Hill are all Scottish, alongside players from England, Ireland, Wales, Colombia and Australia, including 2019 U.S. Mid-Amateur champion Lukas Michel. Half of this year's 24 players are returning from at least one previous Bridges Cup.
Six of the 12 International players are Scottish, handing that side a partial home game on Turnberry's home turf.
How has the Bridges Cup gone so far?
The event launched in 2022 at Nine Bridges on South Korea's Jeju Island, where the U.S. won 14-12. In 2023 it moved to Les Bordes in France, with the Americans beating Team Europe 19-11. The 2024 edition returned to South Korea at Haesley Nine Bridges under the broader Team International banner, and produced the tightest finish yet: Team USA won 17-15 on the final green of the final match.
| Year | Venue | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Nine Bridges, South Korea | USA | 14-12 |
| 2023 | Les Bordes, France | USA | 19-11 |
| 2024 | Haesley Nine Bridges, South Korea | USA | 17-15 |
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the 2026 Bridges Cup?
The matches run Oct. 5-7 at Trump Turnberry in Scotland, using the Ailsa and King Robert the Bruce courses.
What is the Bridges Cup?
It's a team match-play event for elite mid-amateur golfers, launched in 2022 to give players beyond the college-age pathway a global team competition.
Who founded the Bridges Cup?
Hoyt McGarity, CEO of 8AM Golf, founded the event and continues to play for Team USA.
Has Team USA ever lost the Bridges Cup?
No. The U.S. has won all three previous editions, most recently by a 17-15 margin in 2024.
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