Whaley earns Walker Cup spot after US Amateur win
Jack Whaley is named in the 10‑man GB&I Walker Cup squad two days after winning the US Amateur Championship.
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"It is a tremendous honour to captain Great Britain and Ireland again and I'm excited by the team we have selected for the match at Lahinch."
— Dean Robertson , Athlete
Key People
Dean Robertson is the captain of the Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup team.
Jack Whaley is an English amateur golfer who won the US Amateur Championship.
Luke Poulter is the son of Ryder Cup player Ian Poulter and part of the Walker Cup squad.
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Jack Whaley is named in the 10‑man GB&I Walker Cup squad two days after winning the US Amateur Championship.
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