Sam Saunders returns as Team USA captain at Spirit Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 2:35 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Sam Saunders returns to the Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship in Trinity, Texas, taking on the role of Team USA captain, 21 years after competing as a player. The event features 80 top amateur golfers from 20 countries, and it runs from November 10 to November 13. Saunders reflects on his past experience, emphasizing the lasting relationships formed during the tournament despite changes in amateur golf. His leadership follows Nathan Smith, the previous captain. The competition aims to create a camaraderie among young golfers in a unique setting.
- •Sam Saunders captained Team USA at the Spirit Championship.
- •The event includes 80 amateur golfers from 20 countries.
- •Saunders previously competed in 2005, finishing tied for second.
- •The Championship runs from November 10 to November 13.
- •The Spirit focuses on fostering camaraderie among participants.
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — 21 years later, Sam Saunders returns to the Spirit with a new role: Team USA captain
"Sam Saunders returns to the Spirit Amateur Golf Championship as captain 21 years after competing.
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