Ten golfers have been selected for the Great Britain and Ireland team to compete against the United States of America in the 50th Walker Cup match at Cypress Point
Taking place at the breathtaking venue on the Monterey Peninsula in California on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September, GB&I is bidding to win the famous trophy for the first time since 2015 when the team secured a 16½-9½ victory at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
Dean Robertson will captain the GB&I side, with the former European Tour winner leading his team to an impressive 16½-8½ triumph over the Continent of Europe at the St Andrews Trophy in Spain last month.
Robertson said, “This talented team represents the very best in skill, unity, resilience and determination and each player is thoroughly deserving of the opportunity to compete in the Walker Cup for Great Britain and Ireland.
“I’ve been watching the players over a long period to understand their personalities and attributes to meet the demands presented by Cypress Point.
“We are underdogs but I’m confident we are equipped to compete at the highest level and will give it our best shot. We are travelling to Cypress Point to embrace the challenge, honour the legacy of the Walker Cup and aim to make history by reclaiming this famous trophy.”
The top five players on the World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®) and five selections make up the GB&I side. The team includes all nine players who won the St Andrews Trophy last month, including Luke Poulter, son of Ian, and fellow Englishman Tyler Weaver, the top-ranked player in the side at 11th on WAGR®.
Scottish duo Cameron Adam and Connor Graham, who both qualified to compete in The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, are included with Graham the only returning player in the team that lost to the USA 14½-11½ at St Andrews in 2023. Countryman Niall Shiels Donegan is also included fresh from his run to the semi-finals of the US Amateur.
Former professional Stuart Grehan makes his Walker Cup debut after the Irishman’s return to the amateur ranks in 2025.
The GB&I Team:
Cameron Adam, Scotland, Royal Burgess, 22
Eliot Baker, England, Tiverton, 22
Dominic Clemons, England, Gog Magog, 23
Charlie Forster, England, Basingstoke, 22
Connor Graham, Scotland, Blairgowrie, 18
Stuart Grehan, Ireland, County Louth, 32
Luke Poulter, England, Woburn, 21
Niall Shiels Donegan, Scotland, Meadow Club, 20
Gavin Tiernan, Ireland, County Louth, 19
Tyler Weaver, England, Bury St Edmunds, 20
Reserve Caolan Rafferty, Ireland, Dundalk, 32
Captain: Dean Robertson
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