Britain & Ireland Capture Walker Cup
On a day where many Americans remembered their fallen (or worried about their fantasy football teams, depending on your priorities), the Walker Cup final came to an exciting end as the team of Britain and Ireland defeated the US team 14-12. The Brits & Irish squad captured the Cup for the first time since 2003 thanks to a successful round in single competition. Hosted in Aberdeen, Scotland, the B&I team only needed 13 1/2 points to win the cup. In an impressive display of up-and-coming talent, 17-year old Rhys Pugh defeated US Amateur Champion Kelly Kraft 2 & 1 to give his team what would prove to be an insurmountable lead on Sunday.
Britain & Ireland team member, Jordan Spieth, on winning the Walker Cup while representing his country against many of the game's best amateurs:
"Any time you can represent your country, for me, it's the biggest honor I've ever had," Spieth said. "Being on this team is the biggest honor I've ever had playing golf. ... The crowds, the emotions are higher. The format is different. Peter and I both hope that we can play on a Ryder Cup some day or multiple. I think it's a great step towards it." (Associated Press).
