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Sam Saunders to lead Team USA at The Spirit International Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Sam Saunders to lead Team USA at The Spirit International Championship
Summary

Sam Saunders, grandson of Arnold Palmer, has been named captain of Team USA for the Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship. The event will take place from November 11-14 at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas. This appointment marks a return for Saunders, who previously played for the U.S. team in 2005. The Spirit features 80 top amateurs from 20 countries competing in a format that includes both men's and women's teams. Saunders, now working with the Arnold Palmer Group, expressed excitement about leading the team and contributing to the game's legacy.

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  • •Sam Saunders served as Team USA captain in The Spirit Championship.
  • •The event takes place at Whispering Pines Golf Club in November.
  • •Saunders competed for Team USA in 2005, finishing tied for second.
  • •The championship features 80 amateurs from 20 countries.
  • •Saunders is involved in the Arnold Palmer Group since retiring in 2024.
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  • 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Saunders, grandson of Arnold Palmer, returns to lead Team USA at The Spirit
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Retired pro Sam Saunders returns to the Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship as Team USA captain.

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