'Highlight of my career': Home favourite Grehan leads famous GB&I rally to Walker Cup glory

Stuart Grehan etched his name in Walker Cup history as Lahinch found a new legend to honour following Great Britain & Ireland’s remarkable come-from-behind victory over the United States on Sunday.

Ireland’s sole representative helped regain GB&I’s momentum at the midway point on the final day of the long-standing team matchplay event as the home team recovered from a morning foursomes wipeout to rally from three points down in the final session of 10 singles matches to win 13.5 to 12.5 and deny the USA a sixth victory in succession.

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