Canadian PGA Tour players Nick Taylor and Corey Conners are gearing up for the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, and they say President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” will not distract them.
Trump’s executive order
On August 27, President Trump signed an order directing that Lake Ontario be renamed Lake America for U.S. federal use, including on official maps and documents. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly rejected the change.
Golfers’ reaction
When asked about the name change, Taylor laughed and said, “I think we’ll leave the naming of lakes out of it.” Conners echoed the sentiment, noting he had not closely followed the news and had no strong opinion. Both emphasized that their motivation is to win for Canada and their teammates, not to engage in a naming dispute.
Presidents Cup context
The Presidents Cup pits a team of 12 International players against 12 Americans. This year’s International roster includes athletes from Canada, Australia, Colombia, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa and South Korea. The competition begins Thursday, September 24, at Medinah Country Club in Illinois.
Taylor and Conners highlighted the camaraderie built during team dinners, practice rounds and shared travel. They praised captain Geoff Ogilvy for uniting players from five continents under a common shield logo and a shared goal of victory.
Local pride over lake naming
Both golfers stressed that their focus remains on the competition. “No, that has nothing to do with my motivation,” Taylor said. “Our motivation is to come in here and win, so we have plenty of that.” Conners added, “I want to win for my teammates; I want to win for Canada; I want to win for the captains and myself.”
While the lake‑renaming order has sparked political commentary, the Canadian players remain steadfast: the battle on the greens will be decided by skill, not by cartographic changes.
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