Grehan comeback inspires GB&I to Walker Cup lead on Day 1
Stuart Grehan led GB&I to a strong position in the Walker Cup after a dramatic comeback victory in his singles match. The event took place at the Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare.
Why it matters
The Walker Cup is a prestigious amateur golf tournament, and individual performances significantly impact team standings.
Stuart Grehan battled back from three down to win his Walker Cup Singles match with a sensational final-hole birdie at the breathtaking Lahinch Golf Club.
Grehan lost the first three holes to the fast-starting American Preston stout before a welcome birdie on the par-four sixth pulled him back within two.
The Tullamore man had levelled the match by the 10th hole but fell back to two-down when Stout made three birdies in four holes from the 12th to the 15th.
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