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The Walker Cup Match is the oldest international competition in golf. played biennially since 1922 by the top amateur golfers from Greatà Britain and Ireland and the USA.
The match starts with four foursomes over 18 holes followed by singles matches this afternoon. The United States team is captained by 1982 US Amateur Champion Jay Sigel while the home side includes 1982 British Amateur Champion Martin Thompson.