It’s time for one of the greatest men’s amateur competitions in the world, the Walker Cup.
The 49th Walker Cup is set for Sept. 2-3 at the Old Course at St. Andrews. The Walker Cup is a 10-man amateur team competition between the U.S. and Great Britain and Ireland. The Old Course has hosted eight previous Walker Cups, more than any other venue, most recently in 1975, when the USA defeated GB&I, 15½-8½.
The USA leads the all-time series over GB&I, 38-9-1.
The United States’ 10-man roster is highlighted by World No. 1 Gordon Sargent and U.S. Amateur winner Nick Dunlap.
Here’s everything you need to know for the 2023 Walker Cup.
Venue: Old Course at St. Andrews
Opened: 15th century
Architect: Original architect unknown (renovations by Daw Anderson in 1850s; Old Tom Morris 1865-1908)
Yardage: 7,297 yards, Par 72
Team selection: The USGA selects the USA team, while The R&A chooses the GB&I side.
Series record: USA leads 38-9-1
Captains: Michael McCoy (USA); Stuard Wilson (GB&I)
Scoring: One full point is awarded for each victory, while a half-point is earned for matches that are all square after 18 holes. The USA needs 13 points to retain the Cup, while GB&I requires 13½ points to reclaim it.
Friday, Sept. 1: Opening Ceremony
Saturday, Sept. 2: Four morning foursomes matches followed by eight singles matches
Sunday, Sept. 3: Four morning foursomes matches followed by 10 singles matches, followed by Closing Ceremony
Custody of the Walker Cup for two years.
The cup is named after George Herbert Walker, who was president of the USGA in 1920 when the match was initiated. Walker is the grandfather and namesake of George H. W. Bush and great-grandfather of George W. Bush, the 41st and 43rd Presidents of the United States, respectively.
Saturday, Sept. 2
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
Sunday, Sept. 3
8 a.m.-2 p.m. ET(Golf Channel)