Walker Cup's Historical Dominance Records

The Walker Cup, established in 1922, has seen significant dominance by the United States, though Great Britain & Ireland has achieved notable victories and streaks.

The top 3

1. All-Time Team Wins: USA vs. GB&I: As of 2026, the United States holds a commanding lead in Walker Cup victories with 40 wins, compared to Great Britain & Ireland's 10 wins, with one match tied.
2. Largest Winning Margins in Match Play: The largest individual match victory was Bobby Jones (USA) defeating Philip Perkins (GB&I) 13 and 12 in a 36-hole match in 1928, while the biggest 18-hole margin was Scott Hoch (USA) winning 9 and 7 in 1979. The largest team margin of victory was the USA defeating GB&I 19-5 in 1993.
3. Longest Winning Streaks by Team: The United States holds the record for the longest winning streaks, including the first nine consecutive Cups from 1922 to 1936, and another eight-match streak from 1973 through 1987. Great Britain & Ireland's best streak was three consecutive wins from 1999 to 2003.

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