2013 Walker Cup
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| Dates | September 7–8, 2013 | ||||
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| Venue | National Golf Links of America | ||||
| Location | Southampton, New York | ||||
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| United States wins the Walker Cup | |||||
The 44th Walker Cup Match was played on September 7 and 8, 2013 at the National Golf Links of America in Southampton, New York. The United States won 17 to 9.
On Saturday, there are four matches of foursomes in the morning and eight singles matches in the afternoon. On Sunday, there are again four matches of foursomes in the morning, followed by ten singles matches (involving every player) in the afternoon. In all, 26 matches are played.
Each of the 26 matches is worth one point in the larger team competition. If a match is all square after the 18th hole extra holes are not played. Rather, each side earns ½ a point toward their team total. The team that accumulates at least 13½ points wins the competition. In the event of a tie, the previous winner retains the Cup.
Ten players for the USA and Great Britain & Ireland participates in the event plus one non-playing captain for each team.
Note: "Rank" is the World Amateur Golf Ranking as of 4 September 2013.
Coordinates: 40°54′34″N 72°27′03″W / 40.909444°N 72.450833°W
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