Home side facing defeat in Walker Cup

Britain and Ireland’s amateurs needed a near miracle to win back the Walker Cup at Royal County Down today after being whitewashed in the second series of foursomes.

Home side facing defeat in Walker Cup

Britain and Ireland’s amateurs needed a near miracle to win back the Walker Cup at Royal County Down today after being whitewashed in the second series of foursomes.

Level 6-6 overnight the United States marched into a 10-6 lead and required just two of the eight afternoon singles to keep hold of the trophy.

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