Despite loss, U.S. captain Nathan Smith calls Walker Cup one of the greatest sporting events in the world

U.S. Walker Cup captain Nathan Smith described the "wild" final day at Lahinch where GB&I stormed back to win and called it one of the greatest sporting events in the world.

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