NORMAN, Okla. – Auburn associate head coach Corey Maggard has been chosen to serve as the assistant coach for the United States at the 2019 Arnold Palmer Cup.
The event is set to take place at The Alotian Club in Roland, Ark., June 7-9.
"I'm honored to be selected for this opportunity," Maggard said. "I'm looking forward to a fantastic week in Arkansas representing our country."
Maggard is in his fifth season at Auburn and his third as associate head coach. He was the recipient of the 2018 Jan Strickland Outstanding Assistant Coach Award following one of the most successful seasons in program history.
Last campaign, the Tigers earned their best finish all-time when they tied for third at the NCAA Championships and claimed the Southeastern Conference title, the first since 2002.
The success has continued into the 2018-19 season as Auburn claimed its first East Lake Cup. In a battle featuring the top-four finishers at the NCAA Championships a season ago, the Tigers defeated Alabama and Duke in match play to capture the title.
Auburn recently had a presence in the annual Arnold Palmer Cup when Jovan Rebula participated with the International squad in the 2018 competition. He became the first player to represent South Africa in the event.
Other Tigers represented at the Arnold Palmer Cup include Blayne Barber (2011, 2012) and Michael Johnson (2016).
About Arnold Palmer Cup
The Arnold Palmer Cup was co-founded by Arnold Palmer and The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and began at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, Fla. in 1997. The event is a Ryder Cup-style tournament featuring the top men's and women's university/college golfers matching the United States against a team of International players. The Arnold Palmer Cup has been played at some of the world's greatest courses including The Old Course, The Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Baltusrol, The Honors Course, and Cherry Hills. The 2018 matches at Evian Resort Golf Club became the only major tournament which features men and women playing side-by-side as partners.
Since its inception, over 100 former Arnold Palmer Cup alumni have gone on to earn cards on either the PGA Tour, European Tour or LPGA, 28 have represented Europe or the USA in the Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup, and more than 50 have claimed over 200 victories on the PGA or European Tours. The United States leads the series 12-9-1.
The Arnold Palmer Cup is supported by Arnie's Army Charitable Foundation. The Arnold Palmer Cup provides a platform for perpetuating Arnold Palmer's commitment to youth development and the growth of amateur/collegiate golf. For more information, please visit ArnoldPalmerCup.com.
