The 1987 Walker Cup, the 31st Walker Cup Match, was played on 27 and 28 May 1987, on the Old course at Sunningdale Golf Club, Sunningdale, Berkshire, England. The event was won by the United States 16½ to 7½, their eighth successive win.
The match was one-sided. The United States led 12–4 after the second day foursomes, already having retained the cup. They won 4 and halved one of the 8 remaining singles for their biggest win since 18 holes matches were introduced in 1963.
Format The format for play on Wednesday and Thursday 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. Rather, each side earned ½ a point toward their team total. The team that accumulated at least 12½ 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 & Captain: Geoff Marks David Carrick David Curry Bobby Eggo Paul Girvan George Macgregor Paul Mayo John McHenry Colin Montgomerie Jeremy Robinson Graeme Shaw
United States
Captain: Fred Ridley Buddy Alexander Billy Andrade Chris Kite Bob Lewis Bill Loeffler Len Mattiace Billy Mayfair Brian Montgomery Jay Sigel Jim Sorenson
Wednesday's matches
Morning foursomes & Results Montgomerie/Shaw 5 & 4Alexander/MayfairCurry/Paul 2 & 1Kite/MattiaceMacgregor/Robinson 2 & 1Lewis/LoefflerMcHenry/Girvan 3 & 2Sigel/Andrade 0 Foursomes 4 0 Overall 4
Afternoon singles & Results David Curry 2 upBuddy AlexanderJeremy Robinson 7 & 5Billy AndradeColin Montgomerie 3 & 2Jim SorensonJohn McHenry 1 upBrian MontgomeryBobby Eggo 3 & 2Jay SigelPaul Girvan 3 & 2Bob LewisDavid Carrick 2 upBilly MayfairGraeme Shaw 1 upChris Kite 3 Singles 5 3 Overall 9
Thursday's matches
Morning foursomes & Results Curry/Carrick 4 & 3Lewis/LoefflerMongomerie/Shaw 5 & 3Kite/MattiaceMayo/Macgregor 4 & 3Sorenson/MontgomeryMcHenry/Robinson 4& 2Sigel/Andrade 1 Foursomes 3 4 Overall 12
Afternoon singles & Results David Curry 5 & 4Buddy AlexanderColin Montgomerie 4 & 2Billy AndradeJohn McHenry 3 & 2Bill LoefflerGraeme ShawhalvedJim SorensonJeremy Robinson 1 upLen MattiaceDavid Carrick 3 & 2Bob LewisBobby Eggo 1 upBilly MayfairPaul Girvan 6 & 5Jay Sigel 3½ Singles 4½ 7½ Overall 16½
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