Stuart Grehan's Walker Cup heroics vs. Preston Stout create moment to remember
Amateur golfer Stuart Grehan secured a dramatic victory for Great Britain and Ireland at the Walker Cup by defeating World No. 1 Preston Stout. The win at Lahinch was a career highlight for Grehan, who returned to amateur status after a stint as a professional.
Why it matters
The Walker Cup is a prestigious event in amateur golf, and such moments highlight the personal narratives that define competitive sports.
Stuart Grehan left the 15th hole on Saturday two down with three holes to play against World No. 1 amateur Preston Stout, with the Americans looking like they were about to turn the tide at Lahinch.
But magical things happen at the Walker Cup, and something special started to unfold as Stout and Grehan, a 33-year-old reinstated amateur from Tullamore, stepped on the 16th tee. Grehan birdied the 16th to shave Stout's lead to one, and then the World No. 1 amateur hit his tee shot well offline on No. 17, leading to a bogey, which left the match all square headed to 18.
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