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The Americans seized control in the sunshine and kept right on rolling through the fog at Cypress Point on Sunday, eliminating any drama in beating Great Britain & Ireland for their fifth consecutive victory in the Walker Cup.
Both sides split the second foursomes session, 2-2, on Sunday morning to keep the Americans a point clear after a wild bunch of alternate-shot matches at the 50th Walker Cup at Cypress Point.
The U.S. Amateur champion birdied both par 3s along the ocean at Cypress Point to close out his match on Saturday as the Americans rallied in singles to build a 6 1/2-5 1/2 lead over Great Britain and Ireland.
This is the third time in the 26-point era, which dates to 2009, that GB&I has led 3-1 after one session. They’ve won two of those occasions.
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Before beginning their quest to win the 50th Walker Cup and become just the third visiting side ever to win on U.S. soil, the Great Britain and Ireland team received some motivation from a former Walker Cupper and Ryder Cup legend.
A week after the team bus broke down on its way down the Cypress Point, GB&I will try and win an away Walker Cup for just the third time ever on U.S. soil.
Poulter’s practice foursomes pairing was 5 under after the first three holes on Thursday morning ahead of the 50th Walker Cup.
Previewing the Sept. 6-7 Walker Cup at Cypress Point, including how the club got the match, schedule of play, TV information, team rosters, historical info and more.
Becky Morgan of Wales ran away with the U.S. Senior Women’s Open on Sunday, closing with a 3-under 70 for a six-stroke victory over Juli Inkster.
Becky Morgan of Wales birdied the par-4 18th hole for an even-par 73 and a share of the third-round lead Saturday in the U.S. Senior Women’s Open with Corina Kelepouris of Canada and Maria McBride of Sweden.