America Cruises to Walker Cup Victory at Cypress Point

By: Derek Clements | Edited: Mon 08 Sep 2025

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As widely expected, the USA coasted to a crushing 17-9 victory over GB&I in the Walker Cup at Cypress Point.

Dean Robertson’s team trailed 6½-5½ after day one and halved the morning foursomes to stay one point adrift going into the afternoon singles but they were utterly outclassed.

The USA won eight of the 10 singles contests to seal victory in the 50th edition of the tournament - a Ryder Cup-style contest between leading amateurs.

Preston Stout's 2&1 win over Luke Poulter, son of European Ryder Cup legend Ian, took the hosts to the required 14 points to seal victory.

Gavin Tiernan secured GB&I's only singles victory with a 2&1 win over Michael la Sasso. And GB&I's Connor Graham managed half point against fellow 18-year-old Mason Howell.

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Tiernan said: "Obviously we come here to win and obviously everyone is a little disappointed, but I think we can look back knowing that we all gave it 100%, and I think that's all that really matters."

GB&I have not won the Walker Cup since 2015 and are without a win on American soil since 2001. The next edition of the tournament will be in 2026 at Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare, Republic of Ireland.

The competition usually takes place every two years but is shifting to even-numbered years to avoid conflicting with the World Amateur Team Championships.

Questions will now surely be asked about the future format of the event with many calling for the inclusion of Continental Europe in an attempt to make the Walker Cup more competitive.

The American team contained the world’s top six players in the world amateur rankings and simply outclassed the visitors.

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Derek Clements is a seasoned sports journalist and regular Golfshake contributor, specialising in tour coverage, opinion pieces, and feature writing. With a long career in national newspapers and golf media, he has reported on the game across Europe, the United States and Australia. A passionate golfer, he has played and reviewed numerous renowned courses, with personal favourites including Pebble Beach, Kingsbarns, Aldeburgh, Old Thorns and the K Club. His love of the game informs his thoughtful commentary on both professional golf and the wider golfing community.