The Alotian Club
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“For generations, Arnold Palmer exemplified and embodied the spirit of golf and its guiding principles. The Alotian Club is honored to continue his legacy by hosting the Arnold Palmer Cup in 2019,” said Club Chairman Warren Stephens. “Since our inception, The Alotian Club has supported young golfers. We look forward to welcoming collegiate players from the United States and around the world to our course and our great state.”

Ranked as one of the top courses in the United States, the track plays at 7,480 yards from the championship tees and has previously hosted such events as the 2013 Western Amateur.

“Many of the alumni of the Arnold Palmer Cup have become prominent professional golfers and have earned numerous victories around the world, including several of golf’s major championships.” said Kevin Bingham, CEO of Arnie’s Army Charitable Foundation. “Arnold Palmer’s vision for growing golf globally and perpetuating golf’s positive character building attributes through the next generation of youth, is something that was very important to Mr. Palmer. Arnie’s Army Charitable Foundation is honored to continue Arnold Palmer’s legacy of international team golf competition through this tournament. We’re grateful to The Alotian Club for hosting our event in 2019.”

The 2017 Arnold Palmer Cup will be held at Atlanta Athletic Club and the United States will be looking to win back the cup after falling 18.5-11.5 to the European squad a year ago. Overall the United States holds a 10-9-1 record in the Ryder Cup style event.