1963 Walker Cup

The 1963 Walker Cup, the 19th Walker Cup Match, was played on 24 and 25 May 1963, at Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland. The event was won by the United States 12 to 8 with 4 matches halved. This was the first Walker Cup in which 18-hole matches were played.

Great Britain and Ireland took a 6 to 3 lead on the first day after Billy Joe Patton was the only singles winner for the United States. However, the United States won all four foursomes matches on the second morning and five of the singles in the afternoon.

Format

The format for play on Friday and Saturday was the same. There were four matches of foursomes in the morning and eight singles matches in the afternoon. In all, 24 matches were played.

Each of the 24 matches was worth one point in the larger team competition. If a match was all square after the 18th hole extra holes were not played. The team with most points won the competition. If the two teams were tied, the previous winner would retain the trophy.

Teams

Ten players for the United States and Great Britain & Ireland participated in the event plus one non-playing captain for each team.

Great Britain & Ireland

United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland Captain: Scotland Charles Lawrie

• England Michael Bonallack
• Republic of Ireland Joe Carr
• England Martin Christmas
• Scotland Charlie Green
• England Michael Lunt
• Republic of Ireland David Madeley
• Scotland Stuart Murray
• Scotland Sandy Saddler
• Scotland Ronnie Shade
• Republic of Ireland David Sheahan

United States

United States Captain: Richard Tufts

• Deane Beman
• Charles Coe
• Richard Davies
• Robert W. Gardner
• Downing Gray
• Labron Harris Jr.
• Billy Joe Patton
• R. H. Sikes
• Charlie Smith
• Ed Updegraff

Friday's matches

Morning foursomes

Afternoon singles

Saturday's matches

Morning foursomes

Afternoon singles