Walker Cup: Great Britain and Ireland make history with comeback win
Great Britain and Ireland achieved a historic comeback victory against the United States to win the Walker Cup for the first time since 2015. The team overcame a significant deficit in the final singles matches to secure the trophy at Lahinch.
Why it matters
This victory marks a major milestone in amateur golf, highlighting the competitive nature of the biennial tournament.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Captain Dean Robertson lifts the Walker Cup for GB&I for the first time since 2015
Great Britain and Ireland produced the biggest comeback in Walker Cup history to defeat the United States and lift the trophy for the first time since 2015.
At Lahinch in Ireland, the USA looked to be on the brink when they swept the morning foursomes to move just three-and-a-half points away from a sixth consecutive victory.
But GB&I picked up seven of the 10 points in the singles to clinch victory by 13-and-a-half points to 12-and-a-half and win for the first time in 11 years.
Josh Hill had the winning moment as he defeated world number two Tyler Watts on the final hole of the eighth pairing, and that sparked wild celebrations to mark a victory that seemed so unlikely after Sunday morning.
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