Emotional Whaley credits dad for US Amateur glory
It was very much a family affair for Jack Whaley as he became only the third Englishman to triumph in the US Amateur Championship on Sunday.
Jack Whaley has been selected for the Great Britain and Ireland team in the Walker Cup, following his victory in the US Amateur Championship. The 22-year-old English golfer secured his spot as he defeated American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 in the final at Merion, Pennsylvania. This marks Whaley's inclusion as one of four players from Great Britain and Ireland to make their first appearance in the prestigious match.
The other new faces on the squad include Ben Bolton, Sam Easterbrook, and Josh Hill. Luke Poulter, son of Ryder Cup player Ian Poulter, has been chosen for a second consecutive term after an outstanding season with the University of Florida. Dean Robertson, 56, will once again serve as the team captain for the third time, leading the squad in a bid to win the Walker Cup for the first time since 2015.
Robertson expressed his excitement about the diverse mix of experienced and emerging players in the team. The Walker Cup is a biennial event where the top amateur golfers from Great Britain and Ireland compete against those from the United States across 18 singles and eight foursomes. This year's match will be held at Lahinch in County Clare, Ireland, from September 5-6.
The United States, who won the most recent edition in 2025, currently lead the overall series with a 40-9 record, including one halved match.
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