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The original intention for the trophy presented by USGA President George Herbert Walker was to stage an international team match between all golfing nations. But in 1921 the only two countries capable of raising teams were Great Britain & Ireland and the USA. After an unofficial match in 1921, the event was played on a yearly basis, only adopting its current biennial pattern after 1924.
USA withstand GB&I fight-back for Walker Cup victory
Jonathan Moore is surrounded by team-mates after holing the winning putt for the USA in the Walker Cup
Great Britain & Ireland's dramatic fight-back in the final series of singles matches came to an end when Jonathan Moore fired a superb long-iron into the par-five 18th and holed from less than four feet for an eagle and a one-hole win over Nigel Edwards to give the United States the extra point they needed for outright victory in the 2007 Walker Cup. The final outcome was USA 12 1/2 - GB&I 11 1/2.
An elated Moore said: “It’s unbelievable. I hit a four-iron from 252 yards, but I never dreamed it would get that close. It came off perfect. This was the opportunity of a lifetime and I’m just really thankful.”
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