Think about it – while amateur golfers worldwide are desperately chasing prize money at professional events, here we have 20 of the world’s best amateurs about to compete for absolutely nothing tangible. But here’s the thing: they’d all tell you this weekend means everything to them. The Walker Cup isn’t about money – it’s about something much deeper.
Luke Poulter stepped into the spotlight at Friday’s GB&I press conference. The 21-year-old revealed the stark reality check his father delivered to the entire team. “He just tells me the same thing that he told everyone in the meeting, that we’re on away soil, so it’s really tough, statistically tougher for us to win than on home soil,” Luke explained to reporters at Cypress Point.
Ian Poulter ‘s words carry significant weight given hi