“I encourage Canadians to keep that cheer going with the Presidents Cup – let’s watch, celebrate, and enjoy a historic and incredible tournament.”
Trudeau is the second Canadian Prime Minister to be named honorary chairman since Stephen Harper in 2007, when Royal Montreal last hosted.
“With the return of the Presidents Cup to Canada, we are honoured to have the support of Prime Minister Trudeau as our honorary chairman for the 2024 event,” said PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan. “The Presidents Cup has customarily honoured world leaders throughout its 30-year history, and Prime Minister Trudeau’s addition will greatly enhance our efforts to promote the global nature of golf through spirited team matches.”
Previous honorary chairs include U.S. Presidents Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden.
Australian Prime Ministers John Howard, Julia Gillard, and Scott Morrison have also held the title, as have South Korean President Park Geun-hye and South African President Thabo Mbeki.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 9, 2024.
The Canadian Press