John Murphy and Mark Power shine, but GB&I defeated in Walker Cup

USA celebrating after defeating Team Great Britain and Ireland at The Walker Cup at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Kinsale's John Murphy and Kilkenny's Mark Power played a stellar role in the foursomes, but they couldn't continue their heroics in the singles as the USA retained the Walker Cup with a 14-12 victory at Seminole Golf Club in Florida.

Trailing 7-5 overnight, Great Britain and Ireland needed at least a share of the foursomes to have any chance in the afternoon.