What is the Walker Cup?

The Walker Cup is an amateur team golf competition contested between a team from Great Britain and Ireland and a team from the United States, often referred to as the 'Ryder Cup for amateurs'.

Where is the 2023 Walker Cup being held?

The 2023 Walker Cup is being held at Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare, on the west coast of the Republic of Ireland.

Which Midland golfers are on the GB & Ireland Walker Cup team?

Ben Bolton from Wombourne and Sam Easterbrook are the two Midland golfers selected for the Great Britain and Ireland team.

When did Great Britain and Ireland last win the Walker Cup?

Great Britain and Ireland last won the Walker Cup in 2015 at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

AmateurBy the GolfOdds Editorial TeamSep 6, 2026, 11:00 AM ET

Midland Amateurs Eye Walker Cup Victory in Ireland

Two golfers from the Midlands region have been selected for the Great Britain and Ireland team competing in the Walker Cup, often dubbed the 'Ryder Cup for amateurs'.

The international team golf season is underway, with the Walker Cup taking center stage this weekend on Ireland's west coast. This prestigious amateur event, frequently referred to as the 'Ryder Cup for amateurs,' features a 10-man Great Britain and Ireland squad facing off against the United States team at Lahinch in County Clare.

Among the selected players are two representatives from the Midlands: 19-year-old Ben Bolton from Wombourne and Sam Easterbrook. Bolton expressed the significance of the event, calling it 'the Ryder Cup for amateurs,' highlighting its importance in the amateur golf calendar.

The selection of Midlanders for the GB & Ireland team brings to mind the 2015 Walker Cup, where the team last secured a victory at Royal Lytham & St Annes. That winning side included Shropshire's Ashley Chesters, who remained undefeated across his four matches. Notably, Chesters famously halved his Saturday afternoon singles match against a young Bryson DeChambeau. DeChambeau, now a professional and major winner, is currently listed at +2200 (FanDuel) to win the Masters Tournament.

The Midlands region has a history of producing accomplished golfers, including major winners such as Sandy Lyle and Ian Woosnam from Shropshire. The area has also seen significant success in women's golf, with Coventry-born Dame Laura Davies securing four major titles and Birmingham's Alison Nicholas winning the 1997 U.S. Open. This legacy offers a hopeful precedent for Bolton and Easterbrook as they aim to contribute to a GB & Ireland victory.

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FAQ

What is the Walker Cup?: The Walker Cup is an amateur team golf competition contested between a team from Great Britain and Ireland and a team from the United States, often referred to as the 'Ryder Cup for amateurs'.
Where is the 2023 Walker Cup being held?: The 2023 Walker Cup is being held at Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare, on the west coast of the Republic of Ireland.
Which Midland golfers are on the GB & Ireland Walker Cup team?: Ben Bolton from Wombourne and Sam Easterbrook are the two Midland golfers selected for the Great Britain and Ireland team.
When did Great Britain and Ireland last win the Walker Cup?: Great Britain and Ireland last won the Walker Cup in 2015 at Royal Lytham & St Annes.