Can strong winds sweep GB&I to rare Walker Cup win?
Can the conditions in the west of Ireland can sweep Great Britain and Ireland to a rare Walker Cup win?
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Notable Quotes
"I'm very happy about it."
— Dean Robertson , Athlete
"I believe so, yeah."
— Tyler Weaver , Athlete
"It could be strong throughout the weekend, but it's perfectly playable."
— Dean Robertson , Athlete
"In high winds the short game becomes really challenging."
— Dean Robertson , Athlete
"Irrespective of the fact that the Irish are not represented more than Stuart, that won't hold the fans back."
— Dean Robertson , Athlete
Key People
Dean Robertson is the captain of the Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup team.
Ethan Fang is an amateur golfer representing the United States in the Walker Cup.
Jack Whaley is an English amateur golfer who won the US Amateur Championship.
Preston Stout is the world number one amateur golfer from the United States.
Stuart Grehan is an Irish golfer who won the British Amateur title.
Tyler Weaver is a top player for Great Britain and Ireland competing in the Walker Cup.
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Can the conditions in the west of Ireland can sweep Great Britain and Ireland to a rare Walker Cup win?
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