Presidents Cup Captains to Headline Executives' Club Event as Chicago Prepares for Global Tournament in 2026

CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executives' Club of Chicago, in partnership with the PGA TOUR and with generous support from presenting sponsor CIBC, today announced Captains of the Course: The Playbook for Pressure, Power & Performance, an exclusive leadership breakfast taking place Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Hilton Chicago.

The event will feature Brandt Snedeker, Captain of the U.S. Team, and Geoff Ogilvy, Captain of the International Team for the 2026 Presidents Cup, along with Joie Chitwood III, Executive Director of the tournament. WGN's Kaitlin Sharkey will serve as moderator. Together, they'll offer an inside look at what it takes to lead under pressure, unify elite talent, and shape culture on a global stage—just one year before the prestigious event returns to Medinah Country Club.

"The Presidents Cup is more than a competition—it's a catalyst for leadership, legacy, and civic pride," said Joie Chitwood III, Executive Director of the 2026 Presidents Cup. "We're proud to collaborate with the Executives' Club of Chicago to bring that energy into the heart of the city."

Held at the intersection of sport and strategy, the conversation will explore leadership lessons that transcend the game—from high-stakes decision-making to building teams that thrive under pressure.

"We're not just here to host events—we're here to shape outcomes," said Dorri McWhorter, President & CEO, Executives' Club of Chicago. "By convening influential leaders across sport, business, and culture, we're strengthening Chicago's position on the global stage and challenging our community to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose."

As presenting sponsor, CIBC plays a pivotal role in advancing this timely dialogue.

"CIBC is proud to support this important conversation with the global leaders behind the 2026 Presidents Cup," said Shawn Beber, President & CEO, CIBC Bank USA. "The Executives' Club of Chicago continues to bring business and civic leaders together in ways that spark ideas, build relationships, and move the city forward. We're honored to be part of that mission."

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