September 5-6, 2026
Lahinch Golf Club (Old Course), County Clare, Ireland
7,066 yards, Par 72
Captains: Dean Robertson (GB&I) and Nathan Smith (USA)
Match Report
Day 1 Weather –
Day 1 Foursomes (GB&I players first)
Players Rested
GB&I – / USA –
Session Score: GB&I – USA
Day 1 Singles
Players Rested
GB&I – / USA –
Session Score: GB&I – USA
Day 1 Score: GB&I – USA
Click here to view my – 2026 Walker Cup – Day 1 Match Report
Day 2 Weather –
Day 2 Foursomes
Players Rested
GB&I – / USA –
Session Score: GB&I – USA
Day 2 Singles
Session Score: GB&I – USA
Day 2 Score: GB&I – USA
Match Result: GB&I – USA
Click here to view my – 2026 Walker Cup – Day 2 Match Report
Series Results: USA – GB&I – Halved (after Match 51)
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Individual Player Performances
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Schedule
Fri 4 Sept. – Opening Ceremony
Sat 5 Sept. – 4 Foursomes and 8 Singles
Sun 6 Sept. – 4 Foursomes and 10 Singles
Sun 6 Sept. – Closing Ceremony
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GB&I Team
Non-Playing Captain – Dean ROBERTSON (Scotland)
Eliot BAKER (23)
Hometown: Tiverton, England
University: N/A
Selection: WAGR #16 5th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Ben BOLTON ()
Hometown: Dudley, England
University: N/A
Selection: Captain’s Pick 18th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Sam EASTERBROOK ()
Hometown: Solihull, England
University: Purdue
Selection: Captain’s Pick 18th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Connor GRAHAM (19)
Hometown: Blairgowrie, Scotland
University: Texas Tech
Selection: Captain’s Pick 18th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Stuart GREHAN (33)
Hometown: Tullamore, Ireland
University: N/A
Selection: Amateur Champion July 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Josh HILL ()
Hometown:
University: Tennessee
Selection: Captain’s Pick 18th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Luke POULTER (22)
Hometown: Orlando, Florida (England)
University: Florida
Selection: WAGR #5 5th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Niall SHIELS DONEGAN (21)
Hometown: Mill Valley, California (Scotland)
University: North Carolina
Selection: WAGR #18 5th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Tyler WEAVER (21)
Hometown: Newmarket, England
University: Florida State
Selection: WAGR #2 5th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Jack WHALEY (22)
Hometown: Doncaster, England
University: Florida State
Selection: U.S. Amateur Champion August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Reserve
GB&I Walker Cup Team (Graphic: The R&A)
The USA have three returning players in their 2026 line-up, namely Stewart Hagestad, Ethan Fang and Preston Stout.
USA Team
Non-Playing Captain – Nathan SMITH (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA)
Kihei AKINA (20)
Hometown: Alpine, Utah
University: Brigham Young
Selection: USGA Selection 16th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Ryder COWAN (21)
Hometown: Edmond, Oklahoma
University: Oklahoma
Selection: USGA Selection 16th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Ethan FANG (21)
Hometown: Plano, Texas
University: Oklahoma State
Selection: Performance / WAGR #4 July 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Josiah GILBERT (21)
Hometown: Millbrook, Alabama
University: Auburn
Selection: USGA Selection 16th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Stewart HAGESTAD (35)
Hometown: Newport Beach, California
University: Mid-Amateur
Selection: USGA Selection 16th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
William JENNINGS (20)
Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina
University: Alabama
Selection: USGA Selection 16th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Jay LENG JR (20)
Hometown: San Diego, California
University: Stanford
Selection: USGA Selection 16th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Miles RUSSELL (17)
Hometown: Jacksonville Beach, Florida
University: Junior (Florida State, 2028)
Selection: Performance / WAGR #5 July 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
PRESTON STOUT (21)
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
University: Oklahoma State
Selection: Performance / WAGR #1 July 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Tyler WATTS (18)
Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama
University: Junior (Tennessee, 2027)
Selection: Performance / WAGR #3 July 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Alternates
Max HERENDEEN (21)
Hometown: Bellevue, Washington
University: Illinois
Selection: USGA Selection 16th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
Logan REILLY (19)
Hometown: Lovettsville, Virginia
University: Illinois
Selection: USGA Selection 16th August 2026
WAGR on 2nd September 2026 WAGR:
The USA have three returning players in their 2026 line-up, namely Stewart Hagestad, Ethan Fang and Preston Stout.
USA Walker Cup Team (Graphic: USGA)
As always the average WAGR ranking difference between the two sides is significant: XX.X for the GB&I and XX.X for USA.
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Lahinch Golf Club, County Clare, Ireland
The course was originally laid out by Old Tom Morris before Dr. Alistair Mackenzie re-designed it solely in the sandhills in 1926/27. Martin Hawtree has overseen a sympathetic restoration in recent years.
Lahinch is the long standing home of the South of Ireland Amateur Championship which has been played annually since 1895. It hosted the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in 2019, an event won by Spain’s John Rahm.
Hole 1: 381 yards (4)
Hole 2: 534 yards (5)
Hole 3: 446 yards (4)
Hole 4: 475 yards (5)
Hole 5: 154 yards (3)
Hole 6: 424 yards (4)
Hole 7: 411 yards (4)
Hole 8: 166 yards (3)
Hole 9: 400 yards (4)
FRONT NINE: 3,391 yards, Par 36
Hole 10: 441 yards (4)
Hole 11: 170 yards (3)
Hole 12: 577 yards (5)
Hole 13: 334 yards (3)
Hole 14: 461 yards (4)
Hole 15: 466 yards (4)
Hole 16: 195 yards (3)
Hole 17: 467 yards (4)
Hole 18: 564 yards (5)
BACK NINE: 3,354 yards, Par 36
TOTAL: 7,066 yards, Par 72
Course Rating 74.7 / Slope Rating 138
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Match Notes
The R&A announced on 10th July 2023 that Lahinch, located on the west coast of Ireland, would host the 51st Walker Cup match.
Dean Robertson, the first professional golfer to captain a GB&I Walker Cup team, is leading the team for the second time. The R&A confirmed that he would remain in charge at Lahinch on 13th October 2025 a few weeks after the Cypress Point match ended.
Robertson will again be working with Raymond Russell, who was a Walker Cup teammate in 1993, and Kath O’Connor, a Welsh International and Callaway Next Generation representative. Dr. John Mathers advises on mental skills with Amy O’Donnell guiding nutrition. The R&A’s Euan Mordaunt manages the team.
Stewart Hagestad will be playing in his sixth consecutive USA Walker Cup team. He is yet to lose and has an impressive P8-W7-L1 playing record.
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The USGA’s International Team Selection (ITS) Working Group arranged a USA Walker Cup practice session on 18th-20th December 2025. The players played at Jupiter Hills Golf Club, McArthur Golf Club and Seminole Golf Club in Florida.
Evan BECK (Virginia), Luke COLTON (Texas), Ethan FANG (Texas), Josiah GILBERT (Texas), Stewart HAGESTAD (California), Max HERENDEEN (Washington), Mason HOWELL (Georgia), Jackson KOIVUN (North Carolina), Michael LA SASSO (North Carolina), Bryan LEE (Virginia), Bobby MASSA (Texas), Jacob MODLESKI (Indiana), Miles RUSSELL (Florida), Lance SIMPSON (Tennessee), Preston STOUT (Texas), Cameron TANKERSLEY (Tennessee), Jack TURNER (Florida) and Tyler WATTS (Alabama) attended this gathering.
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