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Spaun wins BMW PGA after Presidents Cup snub, Snedeker says he expected it

The overlooked golfer captured a European tour title days after Snedeker left him off the U.S. team, fueling a rivalry narrative ahead of the Presidents Cup.

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What to know

  • J.J. Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship days after being left off the U.S. Presidents Cup team, using the snub as motivation to prove Snedeker wrong.
  • Snedeker called the omission a 'gut' decision with 15–16 qualified players competing for 12 spots, and told all rejected players to 'make him look like an idiot.'
  • Despite the snub, Snedeker backed Spaun for the 2027 Ryder Cup and expressed personal affection while defending the difficult choice.
  • The victory raised questions about whether Snedeker should have selected Spaun, particularly given his status as a recent major champion and strong Ryder Cup performer.

“I feel awful for JJ, and I always will, because he's a great dude and I love the guy to death. That being said, he's a competitor.”

Brandt Snedeker, U.S. Presidents Cup captain · Yahoo Sports ↗

J.J. SpaunJ.J. Spaun 2025 U.S. Open champion, omitted golferBrandt SnedekerBrandt Snedeker U.S. Presidents Cup captain

Spaun wins BMW PGA after Presidents Cup snub, Snedeker says he expected it
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  1. 5

    Commentary suggests Snedeker may have erred in rejecting Spaun

    Press coverage notes that Spaun's Wentworth victory, combined with his 2025 Ryder Cup performance, makes the Presidents Cup omission look questionable. Chris Gotterup is described as the only other pick who clearly earned his spot.

    1. 5 outlets U.S. captain Brant Snedeker's options for Presidents Cup pairings

      first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago · also The New York Times, TSN, Toronto Star, ESPN

      7 more headlines
    2. 1 outlet J.J. Spaun reveals what Brandt Snedeker said to him as he confirmed he would not get a Presidents Cup pick

      first by Yahoo Sports, 7d ago

    • Brandt Snedeker addressed leaving J.J. Spaun off the Presidents Cup team. https://www. golfdigest.com/story/president s-cup-2026-brandt-snedeker-jj-spaun-2026?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=golfdigest

      GolfDigest@sportsbots.xyzMastodon4d agoview on Mastodon ↗
  2. 4

    SnedekerSpaun's job was to make him 'look like an idiot'

    Snedeker reveals he told all players left off the team to prove him wrong, saying he is pleased Spaun did exactly that. He expresses genuine affection for Spaun while defending the decision.

    “I told all the guys that didn't make the team, like your job is to go make me look like an idiot as quick as possible.”
    — Brandt Snedeker

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago · read ↗

    • J.J. Spaun said conversations with Brandt Snedeker throughout the year led him to believe he’d be one of the 12 Americans sent to Chicago this week for the Presidents Cup. Snedeker, speaking Tuesday, said: "I told all the guys that didn’t make the team, 'Like your job is to go make me look like an idiot as quick as possible.'" https://www…

      TheAthletic@sportsbots.xyzMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Snedeker calls Spaun omission a 'gut' decision, expects him in 2027 Ryder Cup

    Snedeker addresses Spaun's victory in his first press conference of Presidents Cup week, explaining the omission as a difficult gut call with 15–16 candidates under consideration. He backs Spaun for the 2027 Ryder Cup.

    “Being captain, you have to make tough decisions unfortunately. We had 15 guys, 16 guys that we were really looking at. You've got to trust your gut.”
    — Brandt Snedeker
    1. 1 outlet Brandt Snedeker explains why J.J. Spaun missed Presidents Cup team

      first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago

      2 more headlines
    2. 1 outlet What J.J. Spaun said after the 2025 Ryder Cup which Brandt Snedeker really should’ve taken note of

      first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago

    1 more claim →
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    Spaun wins BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

    Spaun captures the BMW PGA Championship on the DP World Tour at Wentworth, with two major champions finishing two shots behind him. The victory comes just days after the Presidents Cup snub and weeks after he withdrew from the Tour Championship with injury concerns.

    “I was pretty determined this week to kind of prove for something. My whole career, I've kind of had to do that.”
    — J.J. Spaun
  6. 1

    Spaun says he played with 'chip on shoulder'

    In post-tournament comments, Spaun acknowledges his disappointment at missing the Presidents Cup and confirms he used the snub as motivation during the BMW PGA Championship.

    “I'm definitely carrying a bit of a chip on my shoulder this week.”
    — J.J. Spaun
    1. 1 outlet J.J. Spaun gets a Presidents Cup snub and then a big win in Europe

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago

      1 more headline

    2. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 7d ago · read ↗

  7. background

    Snedeker leaves Spaun off Presidents Cup team — U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker omits 2025 U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun from his Presidents Cup roster despite Spaun finishing 10th in qualification standings. Spaun had withdrawn from the Tour Championship in August due to injury.

  8. background

    Snedeker tells Spaun he is 'odd man out' — Snedeker calls Spaun on Monday morning from Phoenix to inform him of the omission. The call lasts approximately 45 seconds.

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