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Lahinch hosts the 51st Walker Cup competition between September 5 and 6

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Lahinch hosts the 51st Walker Cup competition between September 5 and 6
Summary

The 51st Walker Cup takes place at Lahinch in Ireland from September 5 to 6. This biennial event features teams of 10 amateur golfers representing the United States and Great Britain and Ireland. The format consists of foursomes in the morning and singles matches in the afternoon on both days. The United States enters the event following a 17-9 victory at Cypress Point in 2025, marking the team’s fifth consecutive win. To retain the trophy, the United States needs 13 points, while Great Britain and Ireland require 13.5 points to secure the win. All tickets for the event are sold out, and broadcast coverage will be provided by Golf Channel throughout the weekend.

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By the Numbers
  • •The 51st Walker Cup is scheduled for September 5-6 at Lahinch in Ireland.
  • •The competition includes morning foursomes and afternoon singles matches on both days.
  • •The United States needs 13 points to retain the Cup, while GB&I needs 13.5.
  • •Golf Channel will broadcast the event starting at 3:30 a.m. on September 5.
Latest Updates
  • 10:12 AMGolf.com — Walker Cup course preview: 8 things to know about Lahinch
  • 1:16 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Walker Cup: How to watch all the action at Lahinch
  • 12:35 PMGolf.com — 2026 Walker Cup: TV schedule, streaming info, how to watch
  • 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Need to know: 51st Walker Cup at Lahinch, the 'St. Andrews of Ireland'
  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Walker Cup: TV schedule, how to watch, teams, format and everything to know at Lahinch
What they're saying
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For over a century, Lahinch has remained a world-class venue, worthy of hosting the best amateur golfers in the world for the 51st playing of the Walker Cup. Here is everything you need to know about this weekend’s match between the U.S. and Great Britain and Ireland.

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At the 2026 Walker Cup, elite amateurs will test their skills on an artful and idiosyncratic course known as the St. Andrews of Ireland. The post Walker Cup course preview: 8 things to know about Lahinch appeared first on Golf.

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How to watch the 2026 Walker Cup at Lahinch in Ireland this week, including a full Walker Cup TV schedule, streaming details and more. The post 2026 Walker Cup: TV schedule, streaming info, how to watch appeared first on Golf.

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