Palmer Jackson selected to U.S. Palmer Cup team

Palmer Jackson is named after the late, great Arnold Palmer, so it’s only fitting the Notre Dame star gets to play in an event named after “The King.”

Jackson, a junior and Franklin Regional product, was selected to play in the Arnold Palmer Cup, a prestigious event that matches college players from United States and European teams in a Ryder Cup format.

The event will be played July 1-3 at Golf Club de Genève in Switzerland.

Congratulations to @pdjack_ on being named to the @ArnoldPalmerCup team!!! Palmer is the first player from Notre Dame to earn this distinction and will be competing in Switzerland on July 1-3!!! #GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/IuukslgULr

— Notre Dame Men's Golf (@NDMensGolf) April 19, 2022

The top players on Golfstat’s NCAA Player Ranking — the system awards players for wins and high finishes and penalizes them for poor showings — were selected to play for the teams.

Jackson was ranked No. 6 as of April 14.

“I am grateful and honored,” Jackson said in a news release. “I was named after Mr. Palmer, and his legacy and character have given me guidance throughout my life. To be able to represent Notre Dame, the United States, and Mr. Palmer in Geneva is a dream come true.”

A Haskins Award and Ben Hogan Award watch-lister, Jackson won the Jones Cup in the fall and played a key role in the Irish winning the 2021 Stephens Cup.

“Being from the same area and his family sharing the same values … earning a spot in this prestigious event has been a high priority for Palmer all year,” Fighting Irish head coach John Handrigan said. “To compete at an elite level like Palmer has all year while under the pressure of earning a spot in the Palmer Cup speaks volumes for his ability and determination. Palmer thrives off pressure and uses the energy to his advantage. Not only will Palmer represent Mr. Palmer’s event with his exceptional golf game, but he will also represent with class and character like Mr. Palmer embodied his entire career.”

Congrats @pdjack_ for this exceptional accomplishment. Pretty special since Palmer was named after Arnold Palmer. First @NDMensGolf to ever be selected. Irish!! https://t.co/n0cNn6s0cT

— John Handrigan (@JHandrigan) April 19, 2022

The Palmer Cup started in 1997. Past players include Dustin Johnson, Collin Morikawa, Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, Graeme McDowell, Lucas Glover, Jon Rahm, Webb Simpson, Francesco Molinari and others.

2022 U.S. Arnold Palmer Cup team

Sam Bennett, Texas A&M

Michael Brennan, Wake Forest

Jake Doggett, Midwestern State

Nick Gabrelcik, North Florida

Palmer Jackson, Notre Dame

Johnny Keefer, Baylor

Walker Lee, Texas A&M

Dylan Menante, Pepperdine

Gordon Sargent, Vanderbilt

Cole Sherwood, Vanderbilt

Michael Thorbjornsen, Stanford

Travis Vick, Texas