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USA Today
23-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Arnold Palmer Cup heading to Tralee in Ireland for 2026 competition
The Arnold Palmer Cup is heading to Ireland in 2026. The 30th Palmer Cup will take place July 3-5, 2026, at Ireland's Tralee Golf Club. Founded in 1997, the Ryder Cup-style competition features U.S. men's and women's collegiate golfers playing side-by-side against a team of their International counterparts in a series that Team USA leads all-time 15-13-1. 'We look forward to welcoming the world's best collegiate golfers to Tralee Golf Club to play boldly and honor the legacy of Arnold Palmer,' Amy Palmer Saunders, board chair of the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation, said in a release. 'In addition to introducing the next generation of young golf talent, this tournament celebrates camaraderie, honor and integrity – the qualities of good character that make a true champion.' Tralee is one of Ireland's premier championship links courses. Designed by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer, the course offers an unparalleled playing experience that blends natural beauty with a world-class challenge. As the first European course designed by Arnold Palmer, Tralee holds a special place in Palmer's legacy. Palmer famously remarked, 'I may have designed the first nine, but surely God designed the back nine." A statue of Palmer by noted sculptor Zenos Frudakis stands near the first tee, honoring Palmer's vision and contributions to the game. A twin statue stands in front of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Palmer's hometown of Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Irish Independent
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Tralee Golf Club to host Arnold Palmer Cup in 2026
The 30th staging of the Ryder Cup-style competition, which sees US men's and women's collegiate golfers playing against a team of their International counterparts, will be the sixth held in Ireland following Doonbeg (2002), Ballybunion (2004), Royal Portrush (2010), Royal County Down (2012) and Lahinch last year. Team USA leads the Rolex-sponsored series 15-13 with one match tied. 'We look forward to welcoming the world's best collegiate golfers to Tralee Golf Club to play boldly and honour the legacy of Arnold Palmer,' said Amy Palmer Saunders, board chair of the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation. 'In addition to introducing the next generation of young golf talent, this tournament celebrates camaraderie, honour and integrity – the qualities of good character that make a true champion.' Tralee Golf Club, perched dramatically on the Atlantic cliffs at West Barrow in County Kerry, is one of Ireland's premier links courses. As the first European course designed by Palmer, it holds a special place in Palmer's legacy. 'I may have designed the first nine, but surely God designed the back nine,' Palmer famously remarked. 'We are absolutely delighted and deeply honoured to host the 2026 Arnold Palmer Cup at Tralee Golf Club,' said Chairperson Brian Mehigan. 'This prestigious event is a perfect match for our world-renowned links, and we look forward to welcoming the world's best collegiate players to our spectacular course on the Atlantic.' General Manager Maurice O'Meara added: 'It's a privilege for our club to play a part in continuing Arnold Palmer's incredible legacy. We eagerly anticipate showing players, coaches, and fans from around the world the warmth of our welcome and the unforgettable challenge of links golf at Tralee.' In addition to its world-class course, Tralee Golf Club offers outstanding facilities including a state-of-the-art practice academy featuring advanced training technology, a par-3 short course, indoor simulator, and a driving range. The clubhouse offers panoramic views and fine dining, creating an experience as refined off the course as it is on it. Founded in 1896 and relocated to its current home in 1984, Tralee Golf Club has over 1,300 members. It will be a big year for amateur golf in Ireland in 2026 with Lahinch set to host the 51st Walker Cup matches from September 5-6.
Irish Examiner
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Tralee Golf Club to host 2026 Arnold Palmer Cup
Tralee Golf Club will host the the 2026 Arnold Palmer Cup from July 3-5, what will be the 30th staging of the event. The Ryder Cup-style competition features US men's and women's college golfers playing side-by-side against a team of their international counterparts. Tralee was the first European course designed by Arnold Palmer. The seven-time Major winner famously remarked, 'I may have designed the first nine, but surely God designed the back nine." A statue of Palmer by sculptor Zenos Frudakis stands near the first tee. 'We are absolutely delighted and deeply honoured to host the 2026 Arnold Palmer Cup at Tralee Golf Club,' said club chairperson Brian Mehigan. 'This prestigious event is a perfect match for our world-renowned links, and we look forward to welcoming the world's best collegiate players to our spectacular course on the Atlantic.' General Manager Maurice O'Meara added, 'It's a privilege for our club to play a part in continuing Arnold Palmer's incredible legacy. We eagerly anticipate showing players, coaches, and fans from around the world the warmth of our welcome and the unforgettable challenge of links golf at Tralee.' The Palmer Cup has been played at some of the world's greatest courses, including the Old Course at St. Andrews, Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Baltusrol, the Honors Course, Cherry Hills, and Lahinch. Since the 2018 tournament at the Evian Resort Golf Club, the competition has featured men and women playing side-by-side as partners. Over 245 former Arnold Palmer Cup players have gone on to earn cards on the PGA, DP World, or LPGA Tours, since its inception in 1997 while 46 have represented a European, international team or American team in the Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, or Solheim Cup .
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Nathan Aspinall wants huge change to darts calendar including Ryder Cup-style tournament as he pitches incredible format
NATHAN ASPINALL has dropped a bombshell proposal to add a Ryder Cup-style tournament to the ever-growing darts calendar. Aspinall, 34, made a bold pitch to the PDC as he spoke of his desire to launch a new darts event that is similar to golf's cross Atlantic competition between Europe and the United States. Advertisement 1 Nathan Aspinall has called for a rule change that could have seen him unable to compete Speaking to , the world No.7 said: 'One change I would make is having a Ryder Cup-style tournament. You could do the UK against the rest of the world. 'You've got all the Dutch players, all the Germans, the likes of Damon Heta and people like that. 'You could do triples, pairs, and singles matches, it would be mega for players and fans. 'If you did it somewhere like in the centre of Germany , and change every year, you could probably sell a 30,000 seater stadium comfortably, and it would create some atmosphere. Advertisement READ MORE DARTS 'I think you've seen from the World Cup that you have to gel as a team. 'You saw with Josh Rock and Darryl Gurney, and Gerwyn Price and Johnny Clayton, they clearly did gel, and that's why they made the finals. 'The only issue is that there is that much going on in darts at the moment, I think the PDC is going to leave it as it is for now. You never know, in the future it might be something that they look into.' darts over the years, winning the World Matchplay in 2023 and landing the spoils in the UK Open in 2019. Advertisement Most read in Darts Exclusive CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The two-time World Championship semi-finalist has also become a Premier League regular. But 'The Asp' also confessed how he no longer enjoys darts all that much, seeing it as simply a job. Darts legend Bobby George sends stark message to Luke Littler as he warns sensation he can 'go from hero to zero quick' Aspinall said: 'I'm not a big darts fan anymore. I don't sit at home when I'm not playing and watch it. Advertisement 'I didn't watch the World Cup, for example. If I'm out of the tournament, I won't go back to my house and see who wins. 'I treat it as my job now, and I'm here to make as much money as I can Aspinall 'Everyone thinks it's all roses and you travel to these amazing places, which we do, but it's very lonely. 'I spent five days in New York on my own and was so bored. I'm missing a wedding next month because I'm in Keel, so I'll miss a lot of family time and key events. But I'm the one who has to make the sacrifices so my family can have a good life. 'I treat it as my job now, and I'm here to make as much money as I can. It's about giving my family the best life I can, which basically means I do it for the money. Advertisement 'I want to win trophies and win titles, but first and foremost, I want to win as much money as I can so my family can have a great life, that's my main drive and my motivation. 'If you're treating it as a passion and as a hobby, I don't think there's any pressure on you to win because you're just enjoying yourself, so it's harder for me. I don't like losing, and I know that if I turn up to work and don't perform, I'm not making any money, so there's big pressure.' List of all-time Darts World Champions BELOW is a list of darts world champions by year. The list does not include winners from the pre-Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) era or BDO world champions. That means Raymond van Barneveld, for example, is only listed once - Barney also won four BDO titles - and none of Eric Bristow's five BDO titles are included. 1994 - Dennis Priestley 1995 - Phil Taylor 1996 - Phil Taylor (2) 1997 - Phil Taylor (3) 1998 - Phil Taylor (4) 1999 - Phil Taylor (5) 2000 - Phil Taylor (6) 2001 - Phil Taylor (7) 2002 - Phil Taylor (8) 2003 - John Part 2004 - Phil Taylor (9) 2005 - Phil Taylor (10) 2006 - Phil Taylor (11) 2007 - Raymond van Barneveld 2008 - John Part (2) 2009 - Phil Taylor (12) 2010 - Phil Taylor (13) 2011 - Adrian Lewis 2012 - Adrian Lewis (2) 2013 - Phil Taylor (14) 2014 - Michael van Gerwen 2015 - Gary Anderson 2016 - Gary Anderson (2) 2017 - Michael van Gerwen (2) 2018 - Rob Cross 2019 - Michael van Gerwen (3) 2020 - Peter Wright 2021 - Gerwyn Price 2022 - Peter Wright (2) 2023 - Michael Smith 2024 - Luke Humphries 2025 - Luke Littler Most World Titles 14 - Phil Taylor 3 - Michael van Gerwen 2 - John Part, Adrian Lewis, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright 1 - Dennis Priestley, Raymond van Barneveld, Rob Cross, Gerwyn Price, Michael Smith, Luke Humphries, Luke Littler
Scottish Sun
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Nathan Aspinall wants huge change to darts calendar including Ryder Cup-style tournament as he pitches incredible format
It would inject a fresh surge of excitement into the sport DART OF WAR Nathan Aspinall wants huge change to darts calendar including Ryder Cup-style tournament as he pitches incredible format Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NATHAN ASPINALL has dropped a bombshell proposal to add a Ryder Cup-style tournament to the ever-growing darts calendar. Aspinall, 34, made a bold pitch to the PDC as he spoke of his desire to launch a new darts event that is similar to golf's cross Atlantic competition between Europe and the United States. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Nathan Aspinall has called for a rule change that could have seen him unable to compete Speaking to Footy Accumulators, the world No.7 said: 'One change I would make is having a Ryder Cup-style tournament. You could do the UK against the rest of the world. 'You've got all the Dutch players, all the Germans, the likes of Damon Heta and people like that. 'You could do triples, pairs, and singles matches, it would be mega for players and fans. 'If you did it somewhere like in the centre of Germany, and change every year, you could probably sell a 30,000 seater stadium comfortably, and it would create some atmosphere. READ MORE DARTS LUKE OUT Darts legend Bobby George sends stark message to Luke Littler 'I think you've seen from the World Cup that you have to gel as a team. Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, even though they're mates, they didn't gel at the World Cup, which is why they didn't get far. 'You saw with Josh Rock and Darryl Gurney, and Gerwyn Price and Johnny Clayton, they clearly did gel, and that's why they made the finals. 'The only issue is that there is that much going on in darts at the moment, I think the PDC is going to leave it as it is for now. You never know, in the future it might be something that they look into.' Aspinall has made over £2.2million from darts over the years, winning the World Matchplay in 2023 and landing the spoils in the UK Open in 2019. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The two-time World Championship semi-finalist has also become a Premier League regular. But 'The Asp' also confessed how he no longer enjoys darts all that much, seeing it as simply a job. Darts legend Bobby George sends stark message to Luke Littler as he warns sensation he can 'go from hero to zero quick' Aspinall said: 'I'm not a big darts fan anymore. I don't sit at home when I'm not playing and watch it. 'I didn't watch the World Cup, for example. If I'm out of the tournament, I won't go back to my house and see who wins. 'I treat it as my job now, and I'm here to make as much money as I can Aspinall 'Everyone thinks it's all roses and you travel to these amazing places, which we do, but it's very lonely. 'I spent five days in New York on my own and was so bored. I'm missing a wedding next month because I'm in Keel, so I'll miss a lot of family time and key events. But I'm the one who has to make the sacrifices so my family can have a good life. 'I treat it as my job now, and I'm here to make as much money as I can. It's about giving my family the best life I can, which basically means I do it for the money. 'I want to win trophies and win titles, but first and foremost, I want to win as much money as I can so my family can have a great life, that's my main drive and my motivation. 'If you're treating it as a passion and as a hobby, I don't think there's any pressure on you to win because you're just enjoying yourself, so it's harder for me. I don't like losing, and I know that if I turn up to work and don't perform, I'm not making any money, so there's big pressure.'
