Cypress Point Club, Pebble Beach, September 3, 2025
News Summary
The prestigious Walker Cup will return to Cypress Point Club for its 50th edition, taking place on September 6-7, 2025. This event features a fierce amateur golf competition between the United States and Great Britain & Ireland, highlighting the best amateur talents. The historic course, known for its dramatic coastal scenery and challenging winds, adds excitement to the showdown, with Team USA aiming to defend their title and secure a fifth consecutive victory.
Pebble Beach — Walker Cup storms back to Cypress Point Club in September 2025
50th edition of the famed amateur showdown lands on the Monterey Peninsula
Hold onto your visors, golf fans — the Walker Cup is heading back to Cypress Point Club on September 6-7, 2025. This little jewel of a course, carved into the cliffs of the Monterey Peninsula, will host the 50th edition of the Walker Cup, the biennial amateur team battle between the United States and Great Britain & Ireland.
What to expect on the ground
The format stays classic and cutthroat: two days, a mix of foursomes each morning and singles in the afternoons. Each match win is worth one point, and a halved match after 18 holes gives each side a half point. Ten players per side, fierce national pride, and the usual drama that comes when the best amateurs in the world take on links and coastal winds.
Why Cypress Point?
Established in 1928 and designed by famed architect Alister Mackenzie — the same mind behind another legendary layout — Cypress Point offers a 6,620-yard par 70 routing with sweeping views over the Pacific. It’s rare, it’s scenic, and it’s got history: the course last hosted the Walker Cup in 1981, when the United States won by a score of 15-9.
History and stakes
This is a milestone event. As the 50th Walker Cup, it marks a long-standing rivalry. The United States has dominated the series overall, holding an all-time record of 39 wins to Great Britain & Ireland’s 9, with one tie. The U.S. comes into 2025 as defending champions after a 14.5–11.5 victory in 2023 and is chasing a fifth consecutive Walker Cup triumph. As defending champions, Team USA needs 13 points to retain the trophy.
Teams and players to watch
Each side fields 10 players and several names on the rosters are among the very top of the amateur ranks. The U.S. squad includes top-ranked talents from the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) such as Jackson Koivun, Ben James, and Ethan Fang. GB&I counters with strong contenders led by its highest-ranked player Tyler Weaver, and one of the most talked-about selections is Luke Poulter, who brings a recognizable surname and high expectations.
The Walker Cup has also been a launchpad for household names who went pro — players who once wore amateur colors before big-money tours beckoned. That lineage adds star-power to the event even when it’s strictly an amateur contest.
Schedule snapshot
- September 6 (Day 1): Morning foursomes, afternoon singles.
- September 7 (Day 2): Morning foursomes, afternoon singles.
- Each match win = 1 point; tie after 18 holes = 0.5 point each.
Recent context
Great Britain & Ireland’s last overall Walker Cup win came in 2015, and their most recent victory on U.S. soil dates back to 2001. That historical drought on American turf will be part of the storyline when the teams tee off in September.
Broadcast & highlights
Live coverage and highlight windows are typically arranged by sports broadcasters; evening highlight packages for the event are expected to begin around 5:30 PM PDT on each day of play.
Why fans should care
The Walker Cup is pure, raw golf drama. These are players fighting to make a name for themselves, representing nations rather than sponsors, and the matches tend to be tight and emotionally charged. Cypress Point adds dramatic ocean holes and tricky winds that can flip matches in a heartbeat — perfect ingredients for headline-making moments.
FAQ
When and where is the 2025 Walker Cup?
The event takes place on September 6-7, 2025 at Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, California.
What format does the Walker Cup use?
The competition features morning foursomes and afternoon singles across two days. Each match win is worth one point; a tied match equals a half point for each side.
How many players per team?
Each side fields 10 players.
How many points does Team USA need to retain the trophy?
As defending champions, Team USA needs 13 points to retain the Walker Cup.
Is this the first Walker Cup at Cypress Point?
No — Cypress Point last hosted the Walker Cup in 1981, when the United States won 15-9. The club was originally opened in 1928 and was designed by Alister Mackenzie.
Where can I watch highlights?
Highlights are usually carried by official sports broadcasters, with evening highlight slots expected from around 5:30 PM PDT on both days.
Quick reference table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 6-7, 2025 |
| Venue | Cypress Point Club, Pebble Beach, California |
| Edition | 50th Walker Cup |
| Teams | United States vs Great Britain & Ireland (10 players each) |
| Format | Foursomes (mornings) and Singles (afternoons); 1 point per win, 0.5 per tie |
| Course | 6,620 yards, Par 70; designed by Alister Mackenzie; opened 1928 |
| Defending champion | Team USA (2023 winners, 14.5–11.5) |
| Points needed to retain | 13 points (for Team USA) |
| All-time record | USA 39 wins, GB&I 9 wins, 1 tie |
| Notable current players | USA: Jackson Koivun, Ben James, Ethan Fang — GB&I: Tyler Weaver, Luke Poulter |
Cypress Point will offer drama, coastal winds, and pinpoint shot-making. Expect tight matches, emotional swings, and amateur stars fighting to etch their names into Walker Cup lore. Stay tuned — this one promises to be one for the memory books.
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- Google Search: Walker Cup 2025
- The Golf News Net: 2025 Walker Cup Format and Match Types
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Walker Cup
- Golfweek: 2025 Walker Cup United States Roster
- Google News: Walker Cup
- NU Sports: Cameron Adam Named to 2025 Walker Cup Team
- MSN: Meet the 10 Members of the 2025 United States Walker Cup Team
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