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Walker Cup

United States and Great Britain and Ireland Established 1922

American Golf Archive illustration of the Walker Cup trophy.
American Golf Archive editorial illustration

The men’s amateur match between the United States and Great Britain and Ireland, named for a cup donated by George Herbert Walker.

Results by year

52 published editions

  1. 1940

    1. 1949 Walker Cup Completed

      August 19, 1949 – August 20, 1949

      Hosted by Winged Foot Golf Club

      Won by United States (Walker Cup)

    2. 1947 Walker Cup Completed

      St. Andrews (Old Course)

      Won by United States (Walker Cup)

Scheduled future editions 2

Future editions recorded so far; this list may be incomplete.

  1. 2020

    1. 2026 Walker Cup Scheduled

      2026 edition is scheduled.

      Lahinch

  2. 2040

    1. 2044 Walker Cup Scheduled

      2044 edition is scheduled.

      Scheduled at Pine Valley Golf Club

Archive essay

Why it matters

The Walker Cup is a men’s amateur team match between the United States and Great Britain and Ireland, played through foursomes and singles.

Its record belongs to elite amateur golf: the same match-play pressure as the professional cups, but with teams selected from players who have not entered the professional game.

Chapter 01

Origins and identity

The first Walker Cup was played in 1922 at National Golf Links of America. The match grew from postwar conversations between American and British golf authorities, with former USGA president George Herbert Walker supplying the trophy.

Chapter 02

Place and competitive character

The host alternates between the United States and Great Britain or Ireland, building a century-long route through foundational amateur venues.

Chapter 03

Traditions, qualification and evolution

Morning foursomes and afternoon singles place both partnership and individual play inside each competition day. Team selection is divided between the USGA and The R&A.

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