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GB&I Make History with First Walker Cup Since 2015
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In Short: Great Britain and Ireland secured a historic Walker Cup victory, ending an 11-year drought.
Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I) made history by winning the Walker Cup for the first time since 2015, a victory that was both emotional and dramatic for captain Dean Robertson. According to reports, Robertson guided his team through a remarkable comeback, leading GB&I to the title. The victory was particularly sweet for Robertson, who noted the overwhelming support of 8,000 fans at Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare, Ireland.
The comeback was nothing short of spectacular. Luke Poulter, son of Ryder Cup legend Ian, delivered a crucial win against Ethan Fang, while US Amateur champion Jack Whaley and star player Tyler Weaver also secured their matches for the hosts. This victory marked the first time GB&I had come from behind to win the Walker Cup, a feat that had never been accomplished before.
The final day of the 2026 Walker Cup saw GB&I leading 6½-5½ after a dramatic opening day. Dean Robertson's team needed just 2½ points from the three remaining matches to secure the trophy. The key to their success was winning three points from four matches in the middle, with two wins and two halves proving decisive.
Robertson's victory made him the seventh three-time winner of the event, and the first since Seve Ballesteros. The win was a significant achievement, as GB&I had been attempting to end an 11-year wait for the Walker Cup. The team's performance was a testament to their resilience and determination, overcoming a challenging start to the tournament.
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- He had led throughout his match against Stewart Hagestad, the 35-year-old veteran who was 8-1 in Walker Cup singles matches, but found himself over a five-foot birdie putt on the 18th green with most of Lahinch tightly packed on the fringe.
- GB&I are attempting to end an 11-year wait for the Walker Cup, having last won at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2015.
- It means they end the Fifa World Cup 2026 in third, their best finish at a men's World Cup since 1966.
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- On Saturday, in the 2026 Polish Cup final, Górnik faced off against another outfit from the country's south - Raków Częstochowa, a club with a slightly less impressive history but a greater number of recent successes.