USA win back Walker Cup in emphatic style

The United States regained the Walker Cup on Long Island last night with a ruthless performance that left Great Britain and Ireland with little chance.

America started the final day four points ahead and after sharing the morning foursomes to stay in front at 10-6, had the perfect platform ahead of the singles.

They cruised their way through them untroubled too, reaching the vital 13½ points they needed when Nathan Smith toppled Nathan Kimsey in match five.

Smith took their head-to-head tussle 4 and 3 and that was indicative of how the whole tournament had gone.

Prior to that, Bobby Wyatt beat Neil Redmond 4 and 3 and then Justin Thomas drubbed Max Orrin 6 and 4.

Rising young English star Matt Fitzpatrick did see off Michael Weaver 3 and 2 for the visitors, but it was a drop in the ocean as Smith got the job done in no uncertain terms for the hosts.

His victory ensured the 2011 loss in Aberdeen was firmly put behind the Americans, who now lead overall by a scoreline of 35-8, with one draw.