Prince’s will host the Walker Cup in 2030, welcoming the best amateurs from GB&I and America.
The venue in Sandwich, over the fence from Royal St. George’s, will host the biennial team match play event for the first time.
Gene Sarazen won The Open in 1932 at Prince’s – the only time the Sandwich venue has hosted golf’s oldest major. Prince’s recently hosted the Women’s Amateur Championship in 2023.
Prince’s has undergone a significant redevelopment programme since 2017, including upgrades to the clubhouse and to enhance the 27 holes on offer.
Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Executive Director – Championships at The R&A, said, “The Walker Cup provides the opportunity for elite amateur golfers to perform on a world-class stage and Prince’s will certainly continue that rich tradition in 2030.
“It is a venue which boasts an impressive pedigree, from the facilities off the course to the challenge on the wonderful links, and it promises to be a fantastic occasion when the match is played there.”
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Walker Cup
The Walker Cup is the sport’s oldest international match, dating back more than a century.
It is the biggest amateur team competition, pitting 10 players from Great Britain & Ireland (GB&I) against 10 players from the United States (US).
The event dates back to 1922, when the competition was held annually to start off with. Since 1926, the competition has been held bi-annually, with the exception of the break during World War II.
The US team has been dominant in the competition, winning 39 of the 48 matches that have been contested to date. However, in recent years, GB&I have had more success, with six wins in the last 30 years.
The Old Course at St Andrews hosted the most recent edition, as the United States won at the ‘Home of Golf’ in 2023. The 2025 edition of the competition will be played at Cypress Point.
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Check out our comprehensive coverage of the 2025 Walker Cup – from frequently asked questions, to the competition’s unique heritage, and how the course is shaping up – by reading and clicking on some of the links below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the odds for the Walker Cup?
The odds for the 2025 edition are not official as yet, but expect the United States to be the favourites as they have won the last four editions of the tournament.
When and where will the Walker Cup take place?
The 2025 Walker Cup will take place on 6-7 September, with the match being played at Cypress Point in California, United States
How can I get tickets for the Walker Cup?
Tickets for the 2025 Walker Cup are not on sale as yet. The USGA website has a page on the 2025 Walker Cup that is being updated with all the latest news, and we believe that any ticket information will come via this page.
Who won the last Walker Cup?
The current holders are the United States. They won at the ‘Home of Golf’ by a score of 14.5-11.5 to win for the fourth consecutive edition of the competition.
How can I watch the Walker Cup?
The 2025 edition of the competition will be broadcast live around the world by various broadcast partners. Sky Sports will show live coverage of the competition in the United Kingdom.
How does the selection process for the Walker Cup work?
The two teams have different processes to get to their final team of 10 players.
Team GB&I start off with the Amateur Champion, if eligible. Then, the top two GB&I players on the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) will be selected. Should The Amateur Champion occupy one of the guaranteed WAGR positions or any of the leading two WAGR players are unavailable the place(s) will not transfer to the next ranked GB&I player. The rest of the GB&I team will then be selected by the Committee.
The top three Americans in the WAGR prior to the US Amateur Championship will be selected for Team US. The winner of the US Amateur and the Mark H. McCormack Medal winner (both if eligible) will also be guaranteed a place on the 10-man team. The remaining selections, which will include at least one mid-amateur (25 years and older) player, will be decided by the USGA’s International Team Selection Committee (ITSC).
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