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GB&I Wins Walker Cup for First Time Since 2015
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In Short: Great Britain and Ireland produced a stunning comeback to defeat the United States and reclaim the Walker Cup after an 11-year absence.
Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I) produced the biggest comeback in Walker Cup history to defeat the United States and lift the trophy for the first time since 2015, according to reports. Captain Dean Robertson guided his team to victory, leading throughout his match against Stewart Hagestad and securing a crucial win.
The comeback was nothing short of remarkable, with GB&I picking up seven of the 10 points in the singles to clinch victory by 13-and-a-half points to 12-and-a-half. Luke Poulter, son of Ryder Cup legend Ian, delivered a moment of his own by beating Ethan Fang, while US Amateur champion Jack Whaley and star player Tyler Weaver also secured wins for the hosts.
Walking alongside 8,000 dedicated fans in the wind and the rain, Robertson watched as his team did the unthinkable and captured the Walker Cup. 'We had never come from that far behind to win the Walker Cup,' Robertson said, with emotions flowing as he led his team to victory.
The key to GB&I's success was getting three points from four matches in the middle, with two wins and two halves proving the difference. Casey's winning putt on the 18th green at Crans-sur-Sierre secured the victory, making him the seventh three-time winner of this event and the first since Seve Ballesteros.
What's confirmed
What's still developing
- GB&I are attempting to end an 11-year wait for the Walker Cup, having last won at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2015.
- Dean Robertson's side lead 6½-5½ after a dramatic opening day on the County Clare links, leaving the holders needing 6½ points from Sunday's 14 matches to retain the trophy and the home side requiring seven to reclaim it for the first time since 2015.
- The fourth time around, Lawrence made the winning putt to capture the European Masters for the third time in the last five years.