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Lahinch Hosts Golf's 'Holy Grail' for First Time
5 Sep
Summary
- Lahinch Golf Club hosts the 51st Walker Cup, a historic first for the club.
- The USA needs 13 points to retain, while GB&I requires 13.5 to reclaim the cup.
- The course will be set up at 6,914 yards, playing to a par of 72.
Lahinch Golf Club in west Clare is set to host the 51st Walker Cup, an event club captain John Gleeson has hailed as the 'Holy Grail' of men's amateur golf. This prestigious match, first played in 1922, marks a significant honor for Lahinch, making it the third Irish club to host. The competition schedule features foursomes and singles matches across Saturday and Sunday.
To retain the cup, the USA team requires 13 points, while Great Britain & Ireland (GB&I) needs 13.5 points to reclaim it for the first time since 2015. The classic Lahinch course will be presented at 6,914 yards with a par of 72. Coverage of the event is available on Sky Sports, R&A TV, and The R&A YouTube channel, with highlights also on the BBC.
