Presidents Cup captains Jim Furyk, Mike Weir talk newly unveiled uniforms

The Presidents Cup returns to Montreal, Canada, at The Royal Montreal Golf Club for the first time since 2007. Known for its passionate sports fans, Montreal’s Centre Bell stadium, home of the Montreal Canadiens, inspires images of tens of thousands of fans in red, blue, and white. Captain Mike Weir and his International squad aim to harness this energy.

“We’re encouraging all fans to come out in black and yellow to support our team,” said Weir, an Ontario native. “The golf course will be outfitted in those colors, hoping to create a home course advantage like a hockey arena. We want that support for all our fans and players on the golf course. Black and yellow.”

International and U.S. players, caddies, and staff will be exclusively dressed by B. Draddy and Zero Restriction, known for high-end golf apparel and sportswear. Players will have lightweight, moisture-wicking polos, water-repellent, stretchable quarter-zip vests, hoodies, jackets, rain gear, pullovers, and merino wool quarter-zips.

A close look at the International Team's uniforms. (Matt Garies/PGA TOUR)

“We’re playing in late September, so we could have tough or colder weather,” said Weir. “We have warmer pieces, even heavier cotton shirts for the cold compared to lighter performance wear for warmth. The weather can be unpredictable, from nice warm days to cold mornings.”

The International Team’s polos feature an embroidered team shield on the left sleeve, with patterns ranging from black-and-white stripes to a maple leaf motif, which Weir particularly looks forward to. “I wanted to include the maple leaf as a homage to our country and fans,” he said. “Incorporating our team shield and colors is important, but I wanted a Canadian flair.”

The Presidents Cup often highlights emerging superstars like Tom Kim. Throughout the design process, Weir aimed to ground International players in a home team environment while empowering their individuality. Each player’s polo will feature details representing themselves and their countries.

The U.S. Team's scripting for the 2024 Presidents Cup. (Courtesy B. Draddy)

The U.S. Team’s scripting for the 2024 Presidents Cup. (Courtesy B. Draddy)

U.S. Captain Jim Furyk focuses on functionality over style. Furyk, who began working with Summit Golf Brands in 2023, emphasized comfort and practicality in the Presidents Cup designs. “Tabitha (Furyk) and I worked with our team to plan pieces that look good and feel comfortable,” Furyk said. “It’s about the material and functionality. These guys are used to their own clothing, so the uniforms must be functional and comfortable.”

The U.S. Team’s uniforms feature an American flag embroidered on the left sleeve, with solid, striped, and star-spangled polos. Red accents line zipper pockets and hoods.

“We’re representing our country, the red, white, and blue,” said Furyk. “Everyone expects that, but we reinvent it each year with unique details for a fresh look and good luck on the course.”

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