In the Presidents Cup, the International team includes players from everywhere except the United States and Europe. Europe is excluded because European golfers compete against the United States in the separate Ryder Cup.
The Presidents Cup was established in 1994 by the PGA Tour as a team match-play competition. Its International side traditionally draws players from countries such as Australia, Canada, South Africa, South Korea, Japan, and Argentina, while European players are not eligible for that team.
The event uses formats borrowed from the Ryder Cup, including foursomes, four-ball, and singles matches. Each contest is played for points rather than a conventional stroke-play score, and captains select pairings for the team sessions.
The competition is held biennially and alternates between venues in the United States and countries represented by the International Team. The International side won the 1998 event, while the 2003 contest ended in a shared result after the teams finished tied.