The Walker Cup 2023, The Old Course at St Andrews, 2-3 September: Day One
GB&I lead at St Andrews after "A hard-fought day"
From The R&A, Walker Cup News:
Great Britain and Ireland lead the United States of America 7½-4½ after day one of the 49th Walker Cup at St Andrews.
Stuart Wilson’s side are bidding to win the trophy back after three consecutive defeats in the biennial encounter and take a three-point lead into tomorrow’s second day at the home of golf.In glorious conditions in front of large crowds, John Gough and Calum Scott were the stand-out performers for GB&I after delivering two points each from the first day of play.
“It's obviously been a great day result-wise for GB&I, but it's been hard-fought day,” said Wilson. “I think that would be the message." Read more
From Sky Sports:
John Gough of England won both his matches Saturday at St. Andrews and Great Britain & Ireland built a three-point lead over the Americans in the Walker Cup for its largest opening day margin in 34 years.
GB&I has not won the Walker Cup since 2015 but earned a 7.5-4.5 lead over the United States at St Andrews, its largest lead since the same score in 1989 at Peachtree Golf Club in Atlanta.
Gough and Matthew McClean held on for a 1-up victory in foursomes as GB&I set the tone by taking three of the four team matches. Read more
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