Great Britain and Ireland lead United States at 2026 Walker Cup
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 12:37 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The 2026 Walker Cup began at Lahinch Golf Club with the Great Britain and Ireland team building a 2.5 to 1.5 lead over the United States following the opening foursomes session. More than 8,000 spectators attended the morning play, which saw the home side capitalize on early momentum. Connor Graham and Tyler Weaver secured a one-hole victory over Jay Leng Jr and Kihei Akina, while Niall Sheils Donegan and their partner defeated Ryder Cowan and Josiah Gilbert 4&3. The United States team earned their lone full point in the final match as Tyler Watts and Miles Russell birdied the 18th hole to defeat Luke Poulter and Sam Easterbrook one-up. Teams now shift focus to the afternoon singles matches, which offer 18 of the total 26 points available in the event.
- •Great Britain and Ireland holds a 2.5 to 1.5 advantage after morning foursomes.
- •Connor Graham and Tyler Weaver birdied the first four holes in their victory.
- •Tyler Watts and Miles Russell secured the only point for the United States.
- •The afternoon session will feature singles matches with 18 points on the table.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Stuart Grehan delivers and Great Britain and Ireland take 1-point lead over USA in Walker Cup
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Walker Cup: Three Takeaways From The First Session
"British Amateur champion Stuart Grehan didn't flinch when he was 3 down after three holes against the No. 1 amateur in golf. The Irishman rallied to beat Preston Stout on the 18th hole Saturday as Great Britain and Ireland took a one-point lead over the Americans in the Walker Cup. Luke Poulter of England held off 17-year-old Miles Russell in the last singles match on the course, giving GB&I a 6 1/2-5 1/2 lead going into the final day at Lahinch as it tries to beat the Americans for the first time since 2015.
"Dean Robertson, captain of the GB&I side for the second consecutive time at the Walker Cup, has preached to his team about the importance of preparation. While the lead pair for the home side stumbled with a rare missed putt by Eliot Baker from short range on the 17th hole, the World Number One amateur, Preston Stout, on the U.S. side returned the favour from short range on the 18th, halving the match. 2. Momentum is a funny thing in match play.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 7:14 PMStuart Grehan delivers and Great Britain and Ireland take 1-point lead over USA in Walker Cup
British Amateur champion Stuart Grehan didn't flinch when he was 3 down after three holes against the No. 1 amateur in golf. The Irishman rallied to beat Preston Stout on the 18th hole Saturday as Great Britain and Ireland took a one-point lead over the Americans in the Walker Cup. Luke Poulter of England held off 17-year-old Miles Russell in the last singles match on the course, giving GB&I a 6 1/2-5 1/2 lead going into the final day at Lahinch as it tries to beat the Americans for the first time since 2015.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 12:37 PM2026 Walker Cup: Three Takeaways From The First Session
Dean Robertson, captain of the GB&I side for the second consecutive time at the Walker Cup, has preached to his team about the importance of preparation. While the lead pair for the home side stumbled with a rare missed putt by Eliot Baker from short range on the 17th hole, the World Number One amateur, Preston Stout, on the U.S. side returned the favour from short range on the 18th, halving the match. 2. Momentum is a funny thing in match play.
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