The 46th

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Match was played September 9 and 10, 2017 at the

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. It was the second Walker Cup Match played in California, the previous occasion being in 1981 at

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. Great Britain and Ireland were the holders of the cup. The United States won the match 19 points to 7.

Format

On Saturday, there were four matches of

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in the morning and eight singles matches in the afternoon. On Sunday, there were again four matches of foursomes in the morning, followed by ten singles matches (involving every player) in the afternoon. In all, 26 matches were played. Each of the 26 matches was worth one point in the larger team competition. If a match is all square after the 18th hole extra holes are not played. Rather, each side earns ½ a point toward their team total. The team that accumulates at least 13½ points wins the competition. In the event of a tie, the previous winner retains the Cup.

Teams

Ten players for the USA and Great Britain & Ireland played in the event plus a non-playing captain for each team.

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was an automatic selection for the Great Britain & Ireland team having won the 2017

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. The two teams were announced following the

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. Note: "Rank" is the

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as of the start of the Cup. Craig Watson was the original captain of the Great Britain and Ireland team but withdrew on August 30 because of a family illness.

Saturday's matches

Morning foursomes

Afternoon singles

Sunday's matches

Morning foursomes

Afternoon singles

References

External links

USGA siteR&A siteThe Los Angeles Country Club coverageGolf Bible Walker Cup coverage
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