NORMAN, Okla. – Cal State San Marcos women’s golfer Jaime Jacob was selected to participate in the 2020 Arnold Palmer Cup as one of 12 female representatives for the United States, per an announcement on the Golf Channel and an official release from the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) on Friday. Jacob becomes the first Cougar in school history to earn the honor and is the lone NCAA Division II female student-athlete to be selected.
Jacob is the reigning NCAA Division II National Champion, leading the Cougars to runner-up honors at the 2019 National Championships on May 18 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
The Encinitas native concluded her collegiate career with 13 tournament wins and a scoring average of 73.54. In her 37 tournaments, Jacob posted 23 top-5 finishes and 30 top-10 finishes. She turned in par or better in 31 of her 78 rounds played in her four years.
“To be chosen to represent Team USA in the Arnold Palmer Cup is an amazing achievement,” said CSUSM Head Coach Greg Hutton. “I know this was one of Jaime’s goals going into this season, and I’m so proud of her. Over the last four years, Jaime has accomplished so much, and it’s only fitting that her career at CSUSM will conclude as a member of the Arnold Palmer Cup Team.
“This accomplishment is a testament to Jaime’s work ethic and commitment to always wanting to get better. What a great day for our program and University.”
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, 29 have represented Europe or the USA in the Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup, and more than 60 have claimed over 240 victories on the PGA or European Tours. The United States leads the series 12-10-1.
The Arnold Palmer Cup is supported by Arnold & Winnie Palmer 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.
