DESIMONE NAMED UNITED STATES COACH FOR PALMER CUP MATCH

FROM THE GOLFWEEK WEBSITE
By CASSIE STEIN
University of California head coach Steve Desimone has been selected to coach the United States team at the Palmer Cup match this summer at Walton Heath Golf Club near London.
The Ryder Cup-style competition between college players from the United States and Europe will take place on the Surreyclub's Old Course on June 26-28.
Texas assistant coach Ryan Murphy, recipient of the 2013 Jan Strickland Award, will be the assistant coach.
Scotland’s Andrew Coltart and Stanford assistant Philip Rowe will again serve as Europe’s head and assistant coach, respectively.
“I’m honoured to be a part of the Palmer Cup as a member of the GCAA and representing the USA,” said Desimone.
“This news definitely has me smiling. I’ve worked with collegiate players for 35 years and I’m looking forward to this opportunity. I know this is going to be a lot of fun with plenty of great golf and serious competition. All in all, it should be a wonderful experience and Go USA.”
The United State won the 2013 Palmer Cup match 20.5-9.5 at Wilmington Country Club. That lopsided victory followed a series
of good performances by Europe.
The U.S. leads the Palmer Cup series nine wins to seven with one drawn match.