Whaley, Poulter Son Named For Walker Cup
US Amateur champion Jack Whaley named in GB&I Walker Cup team alongside Ian Poulter's son Luke.
The update
US Amateur champion Jack Whaley has been selected in the Great Britain and Ireland team for the 2026 Walker Cup against the USA. The 22-year-old Englishman forms part of a 10-strong squad that also includes Luke Poulter, son of Ryder Cup player Ian Poulter. Whaley’s selection comes just days after he became the third Englishman to win the US Amateur Championship, defeating American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 in the final at Merion, Pennsylvania.
Why it matters
Whaley’s selection is particularly significant as GB&I captain Dean Robertson admitted the golfer would not have been in the team had he not won the US Amateur. The Walker Cup represents one of amateur golf’s most prestigious team competitions, with GB&I looking to beat the USA for the first time since 2015. The match will take place at Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare, Ireland from September 5-6.
What to watch
How Whaley performs at his first Walker Cup after his breakthrough US Amateur win. Whether Luke Poulter can build on his impressive season with the University of Florida. If GB&I can finally end their drought against the USA in this prestigious amateur competition.
Sources
- skysports.com — Team announcement, captain's comments, and match details
- BBC — Selection details and context about Whaley's US Amateur win
