USA holds off Internationals to regain the Arnold Palmer Cup
6/13/2021 | by Golf Coaches Association of America
see also: View results for Palmer Cup, Tralee Golf Club
The 25th Arnold Palmer Cup was a tight battle, with the Americans doing just enough to regain the Cup 33-27 at the Alotian Club
Holding just a four point lead heading into Sunday 24 singles matches, the Americans appeared to be in for a heavyweight title fight as they split the first four matches with the Internationals.
Despite the big win, the Internationals were able to keep things interesting for much of the morning. Julian Perico took down William Moll 5&3 while Beatrice Wallin defeated Irene Kim 4&3 for a then crucial two points. Emma Spitz, Lauren Walsh, and Isabella Fierro all took close wins over their American opponents.
Two matches ended all square; However, not all ties are created equal. Sam Bennett and Hugo Townsend combined for 18 birdies in their singles match, which ended with the last three holes switching hands, in favor of Townsend to squeak out a half point.
Following the lowest scoring match of the week, the Internationals simply ran out of holes. Wins from Emily Price and Eugenio Chacarra gave the World hope but it was Brad Reeves who ended it.
Reeves picked up where Barrett left off, pushing the United States over the threshold of the 30.5 necessary points with a 3&2 victory over Bo Jin. Of the final 10 matches , the Americans took full points in six of them to take the 2021 Arnold Palmer Cup by six points, 33 to 27.
Winner check:
— Arnold Palmer Cup (@ArnoldPalmerCup) June 13, 2021
Team USA🏆✅
Michael Carter Award: Sam Bennett🇺🇸 & Bo Jin 🇨🇳@EvianChamp exemption: Brooke Matthews 🇺🇸@APinv exemption: Sam Bennett 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/UjzAfVnrNq
Each year, a man and woman are voted upon by their peers to receive exemptions into the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Evian Championship. This year's recipients were Sam Bennett and Brooke Matthews.
Aside from the exemptions, one player from each team is chosen by their peers for the Michael Carter Award.
On February 13, 2002, former Penn State University golfer and GCAA Arnold Palmer Cup intern Michael Carter died in an automobile accident at the young age of 19. While Carter tragically left this world too soon, his infectiously fun-loving spirit will forever live in this competition. The Michael Carter “Junior” Memorial Award is presented to the Arnold Palmer Cup participant from each team who best represents the qualities and ideals that made this young man unique.
This year’s recipients were Sam Bennett and Eugenio Chacarra.
The Internationals will play host to the 2022 Arnold Palmer Cup. An announcement will be made at a later date as to which club overseas will play host.
About the Palmer Cup
The annual Ryder Cup-style competition features top men and women collegiate players from the United States against their International counterparts. Each team will be comprised of 12 men's and 12 women's golfers. Day one will feature Mixed Four-Ball...
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