Walker Cup begins this weekend at Lahinch Golf Club

Walker Cup amateur golf Lahinch Golf Club links golf match play

The 51st Walker Cup begins this weekend at Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland, featuring a match between ten of the best amateur golfers from Great Britain and Ireland and ten from the United States.

Great Britain and Ireland are aiming to secure their first victory in the biennial event since 2015. Players such as Stuart Grehan and captain Dean Robertson suggest that the challenging links course and potential inclement weather on the west coast could provide a home-field advantage for the GB&I side, as the team is well-versed in playing in windy and rainy conditions.

The United States has won the last five iterations of the tournament, most recently defeating GB&I at Cypress Point. The event is expected to draw a crowd of approximately 16,000 fans to County Clare.

Entities

Dean Robertson · Great Britain and Ireland · Lahinch Golf Club · Stuart Grehan · United States

Sources

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