Texas Tech University Athletics
Scott, Ramirez Earn Arnold Palmer Cup Ranking
February 14, 2019 | Men's Golf
NORMAN, Okla. – Texas Tech junior Sandy Scott and senior Ivan Ramirez have been named to the first spring Arnold Palmer Cup Ranking for the 2019 matches that were released on Thursday. The top six golfers from the final ranking in the Spring from both the United States and International men and women - 12 total golfers - shall be among the 24 individuals selected to compete in the Arnold Palmer Cup. Longtime Arnold Palmer partner Rolex is continuing its 50 year relationship through its support of the matches which will be hosted by The Alotian Club June 7-9.Â
Scott is at No. 6 and Ramirez is No. 9 in the International rankings that were released following last week's tournament in Hawaii. A Scotland native, Scott is also ranked No. 30 in the most recent Golfstat individual rankings while Ramirez is ranked No. 39. Ramirez led the No. 17-ranked Red Raiders in the spring opener by shooting 7-under-par at the Amer Ari Invitational to finish tied for 12th overall.
Texas Tech will return to competition next week at the Desert Classic which will be played at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, California.
Using Golfstat's NCAA Player Ranking as a base, the Arnold Palmer Cup Ranking awards bonus points for wins and high finishes and a penalty for poor finishes. The ranking also contains a strength of schedule component. The remaining six men's and women's spots for the United States will consist of five committee selections, including at least one non-Division I golfer, and a coaches pick. The balance of the International team will include the men's and women's winners of The R&A Scholars Tournament, four committee selections, and a coaches pick.
The next Arnold Palmer Cup Ranking will be announced February 28.
Scott is at No. 6 and Ramirez is No. 9 in the International rankings that were released following last week's tournament in Hawaii. A Scotland native, Scott is also ranked No. 30 in the most recent Golfstat individual rankings while Ramirez is ranked No. 39. Ramirez led the No. 17-ranked Red Raiders in the spring opener by shooting 7-under-par at the Amer Ari Invitational to finish tied for 12th overall.
Texas Tech will return to competition next week at the Desert Classic which will be played at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, California.
Using Golfstat's NCAA Player Ranking as a base, the Arnold Palmer Cup Ranking awards bonus points for wins and high finishes and a penalty for poor finishes. The ranking also contains a strength of schedule component. The remaining six men's and women's spots for the United States will consist of five committee selections, including at least one non-Division I golfer, and a coaches pick. The balance of the International team will include the men's and women's winners of The R&A Scholars Tournament, four committee selections, and a coaches pick.
The next Arnold Palmer Cup Ranking will be announced February 28.
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