The coaches for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup have been announced, with Auburn’s Nick Clinard and South Carolina’s Kalen Anderson leading Team USA as co-head coaches, and Kansas State’s Stew Burke and East Tennessee State’s Aaron O’Callaghan guiding the International team. The tournament is scheduled for June 6-8 at Congaree Golf Club in South Carolina, known for being the top private course in the state and ranked highly among modern courses in the United States.
Anderson, who has been head coach at South Carolina since 2008, has led the team to multiple successful seasons, including four consecutive No. 1 NCAA Regional seeds and 12 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship appearances in the last 14 years. Clinard, in his 16th season at Auburn, recently coached the Tigers to their first national championship and a strong fall season with top-three finishes in all five tournaments.
Burke, an assistant coach in the 2024 Arnold Palmer Cup, is now in his second season as head coach at Kansas State, where the team achieved four top-five finishes in the fall season. O’Callaghan, also an assistant coach in 2024, took over as head coach at East Tennessee State in 2024 and led the Buccaneers to top-15 finishes in all five fall tournaments, following six seasons as associate head coach at Wake Forest.
The Arnold Palmer Cup is an annual competition that pits top collegiate players from the United States against International counterparts. The U.S. currently leads the series 15-12-1, with the upcoming 2025 tournament promising to showcase some of the best young golf talent from around the world. The event is a valuable opportunity for players to gain experience and exposure on a prestigious stage, with many past participants going on to successful professional careers in the sport.
With the announcement of the coaching staff for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup, excitement is building for the upcoming tournament at Congaree Golf Club. The collaboration between experienced coaches from top collegiate programs is expected to provide the necessary guidance and support for the young players to showcase their skills and compete at a high level in a challenging golf environment.
The selection of Clinard, Anderson, Burke, and O’Callaghan as coaches for the American and International teams reflects the prestige of the Arnold Palmer Cup and the caliber of talent involved in the competition. Each coach brings a wealth of experience and success in collegiate golf, ensuring that the players will have the best possible chance to excel and represent their respective teams with pride and sportsmanship.
As the tournament approaches, golf enthusiasts and fans alike can look forward to exciting matchups and impressive performances from some of the top collegiate players in the world. The Arnold Palmer Cup is not only a showcase of talent but also a celebration of the sport of golf and the values it represents, including camaraderie, competition, and excellence in athletics. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of the 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup at Congaree Golf Club.
