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Cobblestone Beach, California –
As the Pacific waves crashed on the coastline, only a small wedge shot out President George W. Bush Best wishes to this weekend’s Walker Cup competitor.
“I love Walker cup. I think it’s one of the great sports events – ever. Bush said at the opening ceremony on Friday.
At least in the afternoon, the sun-drenched Cypress Corner Golf Club is the host of this year. It’s just above the Monterey Peninsula coastline in the more famous Pebble Beach golf connection. However, this course is worshipped by golf fanatics because of its use along the ocean and the holes above the ocean and the use of cypress pines adjacent to the Sandy Dunes and elsewhere in the property.
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Former President George W. Bush responded while watching the players practicing at the United States before playing against the Walker Cup at the Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, California on September 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
The first time I participated in the competition in 1922, this is the 50th time from USA Will compete with fellow British and Ireland in a contest named by the former president’s great-grandfather.
“You know, GH Walker has a lot of kids and then a lot of kids,” Bush said of his family’s connection to the event. “Many of them are here and may be wondering how I’m the one who spoke on the Walker Cup, they don’t. My answer is: run for president.”
In its history, some of the best games in some of the games have already competed in the Walker Cup before they can get even greater glory, including Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Forest, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. Time will only tell if the 20 competitors this year (most of those in college) will join that outstanding group.
In the family soil and four-game winning streak, at least on paper, the U.S. team seems to have an advantage. Top 6 amateur players in the world, including No. 1 Auburn University In the United States.
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A sign welcomes people to the 50th Walker Cup event on September 5, 2025 at the Cypress Point Golf Club in Cobblestone Beach, California. (Lee Ross/Fox News)
“It’s one of the best golf courses I’ve ever played,” Coyvan said Thursday. “I was lucky enough to play here in my first year of college and just came back and played in the Walker Cup here, the golf course is in good health. You think a lot in this place. It’s really one of the special things about golf.”
Of the ten American players, four are from Texas hail.
GB&I’s top-ranked player (#10) is Tyler Weaver of England, who is golfing at college Florida State University.
“I don’t think rankings are much pointing in an event like this,” Weaver said. “Obviously, they have some very senior players, but our team is great, and they don’t rank a lot at the end of the day.”
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An overview of several holes at the Cypress Point Golf Club, the Walker Cup will be played on Sept. 5, 2025 on Pebble Beach in California. (Lee Ross/Fox News)
However, the player for this week’s practice game is Luke Poulter, who made four Eagles, including his first ace.
“[Thursday] It’s very cool in one hole and then two holes are in my first hole, so that’s special. [The] Of course the situation is incredible, so there is no complaint about it. I felt very good, comfortable and ready to start this game. ”
The two-day race ended Sunday.
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