The Simmons Bank Cup is an annual Ryder Cup-style team match-play event between some of the best amateurs in Arkansas and Tennessee

History

In 2020, Simmons Bank signed a five-year presenting sponsorship agreement with the Arkansas State Golf Association (ASGA). As part of the partnership, a new amateur event, the Simmons Bank Cup, was established. The inaugural Ryder Cup-style tournament was held at the TPC Southwind golf course in Memphis, Tennessee, from April 11–13, 2021. The annual tournament will match amateur champions from the ASGA and the Tennessee Golf Association (TGA) for a chance to win the Simmons Bank Cup.

“Building long-term partnerships that enrich our communities and contribute to the development of youth is fundamental to who we are at Simmons Bank,” said George Makris, Jr. chairman and CEO of Simmons First National Corporation. “We are honored to work with the Arkansas State Golf Association to support its mission and establish this annual event.”

“The Simmons Bank Cup is primed to be a premier event at a world-class course, in which the best players from Arkansas and Tennessee participate and help us grow excitement around the game,” ASGA Board of Directors president Joe Mowery said in a statement. “Simmons Bank has been a fixture of Arkansas for more than a century and ASGA is delighted to partner of this new endeavor.”

Format

The Simmons bank cup is a Ryder-Cup style team match-play event consisting of fourball, foursomes, and singles matches.

Team Selection

All based on previous year's Simmons Bank Player of the Year points

The top six players from the Men's Mid-Am Division

The top four from the Men's Senior Division

The top two from the Women's Mid-Am Division

The top two from the Women's Senior Division