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GB&I Complete Largest Comeback to Win 2026 Walker Cup

Seven singles wins on Sunday overturned a three‑point deficit and denied the U.S. a sixth straight title.

Overview

  • Great Britain & Ireland beat the United States 13½-12½ after winning seven of 10 singles on Sunday to complete the biggest comeback in Walker Cup history.
  • The U.S. swept the Sunday morning foursomes to build a 9.5-6.5 lead but could not convert multiple late chances in the singles session.
  • Josh Hill holed a three‑foot birdie putt on the 18th after a bunker recovery to clinch the decisive point for GB&I in the final match.
  • Key individual performances included Jack Whaley’s 8-and-7 singles win and Stuart Grehan’s victory over world No. 1 Preston Stout, which helped swing momentum to the hosts.
  • The win ends the Americans’ five-meet winning streak, gives GB&I their first Walker Cup since 2015, and sends the next matches to Bandon Dunes in September 2028.