MIAMI – The United States, buoyed by a 4-0 performance from Ricky Castillo, beat Great Britain & Ireland 14-12 on Sunday for a third straight title in the Walker Cup amateur golf match.
Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida, provided a spectacular backdrop for the biennial trans-Atlantic match-play showdown for amateurs, which was rendered even more of a test after a stomach bug left members of both teams weak and unable to practice or play for three days.
With so many affected, pairings were altered and alternates, normally not even on-site at the Walker Cup, were called into action.
The United States took a 7-5 lead into the final day on Sunday, which was trimmed to 8…
