Green is selected to play for Team USA in the Arnold Palmer Cup tourney in Ireland
Contributed Photo – Melanie Green
University of South Florida senior and Medina High graduate Melanie Green has received a prestigious honor by being selected as a member of Team USA which will compete for the 2024 Arnold Palmer Cup in July.
Green is just one of 12 players selected for Team USA.
A Ryder Cup style tournament, the Arnold Palmer Cup competition for collegiate golfers will be held in Ireland July 5-7 as Team USA faces an international team.
“I’m just incredibly honored and excited to represent my country in an event like the Arnold Palmer,” said Green in a post on the USF website announcing her selection.
“What an honor it is for her to represent Team USA at the pinnacle event in college golf,” added USF Coach Erika Brennan.
In addition, Green has also been named USF’s Female Athlete of the Year.
Green, who will be competing in the NCAA Regional next week, has had an outstanding senior season with two tournament victories and 8 top 4 finishes in 10 tournaments during which she has shot par or better in 29 of 30 rounds.
