13th October 2025
Dean Robertson, 55, will continue as captain of the Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I) team for the 51st Walker Cup match.
This next match will be played on 5th-6th September 2026 at Lahinch G.C. in Ireland.
Dean Robertson (Photo: The R&A)
The R&A stated that the “Scot’s meticulous work behind-the-scenes and strong rapport developed with the players helped secure the backing for a second stint as Captain.”
Robertson, who took charge of the GB&I team for the recent 17.0-9.0 defeat at Cypress Point, will now aim to halt the USA’s run of five straight wins and secure a GB&I’s first victory since 2015.
The Head of Golf at the University of Stirling said “I am proud to accept the honour of captaining Great Britain and Ireland again in the Walker Cup. Leading a talented group of players at Cypress Point this year was a huge privilege and while we produced strong foursomes performances, the singles showed us the improvement and belief needed to achieve victory. I am committed to captaining the team with drive and determination over the iconic links of Lahinch. The focus will be to build on this year’s performance with the goal of winning back the Walker Cup next year.”
Robertson represented GB&I in the Walker Cup in 1993 and then turned professional that year. He went on to win the Italian Open in 1999.
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