Canada's Corey Conners, Nick Taylor in Presidents Cup as captain's picks
Canadian golfers Corey Conners and Nick Taylor have been selected as captain's picks for the upcoming Presidents Cup. While Conners' selection was expected, Taylor's inclusion marks his debut in the competition at age 38.
Why it matters
The Presidents Cup is a major international golf event, and the inclusion of these players highlights the growing prominence of Canadian talent in professional golf.
Corey Conners of Canada plays off the 14th tee during a practice round for the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Peter Morrison/AP) Two Canadians have earned captain’s picks for the upcoming Presidents Cup, with Corey Conners playing the competition for the third time while Nick Taylor will finally — at 38 — make his debut for the International Team.
Conners was not a surprise choice as he finished seventh in the overall International Team standings — with the top six after the Tour Championship Sunday earning automatic berths — but Taylor finished No. 13 in the standings and had just one top-10 finish on the season, meaning there was a chance he could have been the odd-man-out again.
Alas, captain Geoff Ogilvy went with Taylor’s experience to round out his squad.
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