U.S. Team Regains Walker Cup
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week that began with a trip to Ground Zero ended with an American
celebration on hallowed ground. The United States of America regained
the Walker Cup on September 8th at famed National Golf Links of America,
site of the inaugural Match 91 years ago, with a resounding 17-9 victory over
Great Britain and Ireland.
It was the USA’s largest margin of victory since the 18-6 decision at
Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, N.Y., in 1997. The USA leads the overall
series 35-8-1, but is just 7-6 in the last 13 competitions.
Continuing the dominance from Saturday’s singles session, the USA,
which entered the final day with an 8-4 lead, split the four Sunday foursomes
(alternate-shot) matches and claimed seven of the 10 afternoon singles
matches. That included a pair of 4-and-3 victories by the two mid-amateurs
on the team, 45-year-old Todd White and the 35-year-old Smith, who
clinched the winning point against Nathan Kimsey of England.
Story by David Shefter, USGA. Photo courtesy of USGA. Golf Association
Connecticut State
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