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Grehan Sinks Stout as GB&I Triumph in Walker Cup Thriller
GB&I rallied from a three-point deficit after the morning foursomes and won three of the final four matches that went to the 18th hole.
- On Sunday, Great Britain & Ireland won the Walker Cup at Lahinch, edging the United States 13.5 to 12.5 in a dramatic final-day comeback.
- The Americans swept Sunday morning foursomes to build a three-point lead, but the hosts fought back during singles matches to regain momentum.
- Tennessee senior Josh Hill secured victory on the 18th hole, defeating incoming freshman Tyler Watts, while Connor Graham earned a crucial halve against Miles Russell.
- This victory marks Great Britain & Ireland's first Walker Cup win in 11 years, ending a streak of five successive United States victories.
- Bandon Dunes in Oregon will host the 2028 matches, where Great Britain & Ireland will attempt their first away victory since 2001.
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GB&I pulls off a stunning comeback to win back the Walker Cup from the Americans
COUNTY CLARE, Ireland (AP) — Connor Graham and Josh Hill each won the 18th hole in the final two matches Sunday at Lahinch as Great Britain & Ireland capped off a stunning comeback against the Americans to win the Walker Cup for the first time since 2015.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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