Great Britain and Ireland holds lead after Walker Cup singles matches
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Team Great Britain and Ireland enters the final day of the 2026 Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club with a 6 1/2 to 5 1/2 lead over the United States. Following an initial advantage gained during the morning foursomes, the two sides split the Saturday afternoon singles matches evenly. Stuart Grehan provided a standout performance for the home team, rallying from three down to overcome World No. 1 Preston Stout on the final hole. Other winners for GB&I included Eliot Baker, Niall Sheils Donegan, and Luke Poulter. American players Stewart Hagestad, William Jennings, Jay Leng, and Ethan Fang secured points for the U.S. in their respective singles contests. The teams now prepare to compete in the final day of play in County Clare, Ireland.
- •Great Britain and Ireland carries a 6 1/2 to 5 1/2 lead into the final day at Lahinch.
- •Stuart Grehan won three consecutive holes to defeat Preston Stout in their singles match.
- •Stewart Hagestad improved his career Walker Cup singles record to 8-1 with a victory over Ben Bolton.
- •Niall Sheils Donegan maintained a perfect record on the opening day despite a penalty during the foursomes.
- •The 2026 Walker Cup matches conclude following the final day of play at Lahinch Golf Club.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — A memory of a lifetime for Stuart Grehan, but can GB&I now close out 51st Walker Cup?
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Walker Cup: Stuart Grehan completes improbable comeback against Preston Stout
"The 33-year-old Irishman won each of the last three holes against world No. 1 Preston Stout to earn a crucial point for Great Britain and Ireland, which ends Saturday at Lahinch leading by a point, though brutal weather figures to make Sunday unpredictable.
"Irishman Stuart Grehan took down the No. 1 ranked amateur in the world on Saturday at Lahinch. The 33-year-old Grehan won each of the last three holes to defeat Preston Stout in a stunning singles match.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 8:12 PMA memory of a lifetime for Stuart Grehan, but can GB&I now close out 51st Walker Cup?
The 33-year-old Irishman won each of the last three holes against world No. 1 Preston Stout to earn a crucial point for Great Britain and Ireland, which ends Saturday at Lahinch leading by a point, though brutal weather figures to make Sunday unpredictable.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 7:01 PM2026 Walker Cup: Stuart Grehan completes improbable comeback against Preston Stout
Irishman Stuart Grehan took down the No. 1 ranked amateur in the world on Saturday at Lahinch. The 33-year-old Grehan won each of the last three holes to defeat Preston Stout in a stunning singles match.
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