Walker Cup 2026 – Lahinch Golf Club

The Walker Cup returns to Ireland in 2026, with Lahinch Golf Club proudly hosting this iconic team event that showcases the very best of men’s amateur golf. The competition, steeped in over a century of sporting heritage, sees Team USA face Great Britain & Ireland in a thrilling match-play format over two action-packed days on the renowned Clare coastline.

Fans can look forward to morning foursomes (alternate-shot matches) followed by afternoon singles on both days, as the sport’s rising stars battle for the coveted trophy. The USA must reach 13 points to retain the Cup, while GB&I need 13.5 points to reclaim it — ensuring high-stakes drama from start to finish.

In the 2025 edition at Cypress Point Club, California, the USA dominated the Sunday singles with an 8–1–1 record, claiming a decisive 17–9 victory — their fifth consecutive Walker Cup win since 2015. The question now: can GB&I break the streak on Irish soil?

Beyond the golf, visitors can expect a festival atmosphere in Lahinch, with thousands of fans, media, and international visitors soaking up the buzz along Clare’s Wild Atlantic Way.

Visitor Experience
Don’t miss this once-in-a-generation sporting spectacle — a unique opportunity to witness world-class golf, passionate crowds, and the electric atmosphere of competition at one of Ireland’s most celebrated links courses.

More Information
Full event details, ticketing, and updates will be available at:

• Lahinch Golf Club: https://www.lahinchgolf.com
• USGA Walker Cup: https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/championships/2026/walker-cup.html

For more information about golfing in Clare, see www.VisitClare.ie/golf