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1993 Walker Cup

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34th Walker Cup Match
DatesAugust 18–19, 1993
VenueInterlachen Country Club
LocationEdina, Minnesota
Captains
United States 19 5 United Kingdom
Republic of Ireland
United States wins the Walker Cup
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The 1993 Walker Cup, the 34th Walker Cup Match, was played on August 18 and 19, 1993, at Interlachen Country Club, Edina, Minnesota. The event was won by the United States 19 to 5.

The event was originally to be played at Chicago Golf Club but they withdrew in 1991 because of pressure due to their membership policy relating to minorities and women.[1]

Format

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The original format for play on Wednesday and Thursday was the same. There were to be four matches of foursomes in the morning and eight singles matches in the afternoon. In all, 24 matches were to be played. Because of heavy overnight rain the first day foursomes were abandoned. The format was revised so that were 10 singles matches on both days, resulting in an unchanged total of 24 matches.[2]

Each of the 24 matches was worth one point in the larger team competition. If a match was all square after the 18th hole extra holes were not played. Rather, each side earned ½ a point toward their team total. The team that accumulated at least 12½ points won the competition. If the two teams were tied, the previous winner would retain the trophy.

Teams

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Ten players for the United States and Great Britain & Ireland participated in the event plus one non-playing captain for each team.[3]

United States

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United States
Captain: Vinny Giles

Great Britain & Ireland

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United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Captain: Scotland George Macgregor

Wednesday's matches

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Morning foursomes

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The first day foursomes were abandoned because of heavy overnight rain. The format was revised so that were 10 singles matches on both days.[2]

Afternoon singles

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United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland Results United States
Iain Pyman United States 1 up Allen Doyle
Matt Stanford United KingdomRepublic of Ireland 3 & 2 David Berganio Jr.
Dean Robertson United KingdomRepublic of Ireland 3 & 2 Jay Sigel
Stuart Cage halved Kelly Mitchum
Pádraig Harrington United States 1 up Tim Herron
Paul Page United States 2 & 1 Danny Yates
Raymond Russell United States 2 & 1 Todd Demsey
Raymond Burns United States 4 & 3 Justin Leonard
Van Phillips United KingdomRepublic of Ireland 2 & 1 Brian Gay
Bradley Dredge United States 4 & 3 John Harris
Singles
Overall

Thursday's matches

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Morning foursomes

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United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland Results United States
Pyman/Cage United States 4 & 3 Doyle/Leonard
Stanford/Harrington United States 3 & 2 Berganio/Demsey
Dredge/Phillips United States 3 & 2 Sigel/Mitchum
Russell/Robertson United States 1 up Harris/Herron
0 Foursomes 4
Overall 10½

Afternoon singles

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United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland Results United States
Dean Robertson United States 4 & 3 Allen Doyle
Iain Pyman United States 3 & 2 John Harris
Stuart Cage United States 2 & 1 Danny Yates
Pádraig Harrington halved Brian Gay
Paul Page United States 5 & 4 Jay Sigel
Van Phillips United States 3 & 2 Tim Herron
Raymond Russell United States 4 & 2 Kelly Mitchum
Raymond Burns United KingdomRepublic of Ireland 1 up David Berganio Jr.
Bradley Dredge United States 3 & 2 Todd Demsey
Matt Stanford United States 5 & 4 Justin Leonard
Singles
5 Overall 19

References

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  1. ^ Hanley, Reid (February 27, 1991). "Wheaton Club yields 1993 Walker Cup". Chicago Tribune.
  2. ^ a b "1993 – Interlachen GC". walkercup.co.uk. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
  3. ^ Geer Dean, Christine. "1993 Walker Cup – Locals John Harris and Tim Herron Lead U.S. Team to Decisive Win". Interlachen Country Club. Retrieved November 14, 2018.