Australia awaits as field finalized for 58th edition of the World Cup of Golf

Tournament officials today announced a final field whose diverse accomplishments, backgrounds and native countries will make up the 28 two-man teams which will descend on Melbourne, Australia, to represent their countries in the World Cup of Golf at Kingston Heath Golf Club fromNovember 23-27.

The field includes:

“The field this year for the World Cup of Golf is a perfect example of why this tournament is consistently one of the most unique and exciting event’s on golf’s calendar,” said Executive Director Matt Kamienski. “The 56 players competing in the World Cup of Golf include both household names, who represent the very best in the game, as well as top emerging competitors from countries across the globe.”

No country has enjoyed more success in the World Cup of Golf than the United States, with 24 titles in the history of the event. Rickie Fowler and Jimmy Walker, who will each be playing in the World Cup of Golf for the first time, will face a challenging field if they are to make it 25 victories for the United States. Defending champions Jason Day and Adam Scott will again represent the tournament’s host country as they try to win Australia’s sixth World Cup of Golf.

Of the 28 teams in the field, 14 have at least one World Cup of Golf victory –

United States    24

Australia              5

South Africa       5

Spain                     4

Canada                 3

England                2

Germany             2

Ireland                  2

Japan                    2

Sweden               2

Wales                    2

Chinese Taipei   1

Italy                       1

Scotland               1