Division I
2026 Arnold Palmer Cup Teams Finalized for Matches in Ireland
The 2026 Arnold Palmer Cup teams have been announced, with Team USA set to face Team International from July 3 to 5 at Tralee Golf Links in West Barrow, Ireland.
The event will again feature a mixed format with both men and women competing together. Team USA enters the competition holding a 15 to 13 to 1 lead in the all time series.
Team International
Nguyen Anh Minh, Oregon State
Daniel Bennett, Texas
Vanessa Borovilos, Texas A and M
George Cannon, Stirling
Cayetana Fernández García Poggio, Texas A and M
Paula Francisco, Florida
Connor Graham, Texas Tech
Veronika Kedronova, Kent State
Lauren Kim, Texas
Marie Eline Madsen, NC State
Rianne Malixi, Duke
Maria Jose Marin, Arkansas
Paula Martin Sampedro, Stanford
Caitlin Maurice, St Andrews
Malan Potgieter, Louisiana
Luke Poulter, Florida
Patience Rhodes, Arizona State
Niall Sheils Donegan, North Carolina
Arni Sveinsson, LSU
Zack Swanwick, Florida
Harry Takis, San Diego State
Tim Wiedemeyer, Texas Tech
Coach’s Picks
Jack Buchanan, Southern California
Marta Silchenko, Oklahoma State
Team USA
Kihei Akina, BYU
Amely Bochaton, Wingate
Kylie Chong, Southern California
Ryder Cowan, Oklahoma
Anna Davis, Auburn
Wheaton Ennis, Texas A and M
Josiah Gilbert, Auburn
William Jennings, Alabama
Jasmine Koo, Southern California
Chloe Kovelesky, Wake Forest
Jonathan McEwen, Washington and Lee
Jacob Modleski, Notre Dame
Farah O’Keefe, Texas
Macy Pate, Wake Forest
Cayden Pope, Auburn
Megan Propeck, Florida
Kiara Romero, Oregon
Bailey Shoemaker, Southern California
Jack Turner, Florida
Willy Walsh, Pepperdine
Avery Weed, Mississippi State
Connor Williams, Arizona State
Coach’s Picks
Max Herendeen, Illinois
Mackenzie Lee, SMU
The Arnold Palmer Cup began in 1997 and features a Ryder Cup style format matching the top collegiate players from the United States against an International team. The event has been played at notable venues including St Andrews, Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Baltusrol, The Honors Course, Cherry Hills, and Lahinch.
In 2018, the format expanded to include both men and women competing together, making it the only major collegiate competition with a mixed team structure.
The Palmer Cup has served as a pathway to the professional level, with more than 250 past participants earning status on major tours. Many alumni have gone on to compete in team events such as the Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and Solheim Cup.
The event is part of the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, which focuses on youth development and using the game to create impact beyond competition.
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