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Why this week's Arnold Palmer Cup near Chicago is so important

CHICAGO – Every college player begins his or her season knowing that a good year could help earn a spot onto the prestigious Arnold Palmer Cup team, where the United States challenges the world to three days of Ryder Cup-style match play.

Two teams, U.S. vs. International, 48 players, and one historic trophy.

This year the Arnold Palmer Cup will be played June 11-13 at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Some players are Palmer Cup veterans while others are competing on their respective teams for time. Among the veterans is Julia Johnson, who helped lead Ole Miss to victory at the NCAA Championship last month in Arizona.