Stuart Grehan's Walker Cup heroics vs. Preston Stout create moment to remember
Stuart Grehan's improbable comeback against World No. 1 Preston Stout created a Walker Cup scene to remember and gave GB&I the Sunday edge. The post Stuart Grehan’s Walker Cup heroics vs. Preston Stout create moment to remember appeared first on Golf .
Stuart Grehan made a remarkable comeback against Preston Stout, the World No. 1 amateur, at the Walker Cup. According to Golf.com and Winnipeg Free Press, Grehan was 3 down after three holes but rallied to win on the 18th hole. This victory gave Great Britain and Ireland a one-point lead over the Americans.
Grehan, the British Amateur champion, showed composure under pressure, as reported by Yahoo Sports. He played the final 15 holes at 8 under, winning the last three holes to defeat Stout. His putting skills were impressive, with four putts from over 10 feet distance sunk during the closing stretch.
The singles matches on Saturday ended level, with both teams winning four matches each. However, GB&I took a one-point lead, 6 1/2 to 5 1/2, over the US, thanks to their earlier win in the foursomes.
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