It’s time for one of the biggest amateur competitions in the world: the 2025 Walker Cup.
The 50th edition of the biennial competition between 10 of the best amateurs from the United States against their counterparts from Great Britain and Ireland will take place Sept. 6-7 at Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, California. It’s the second time the famed links, ranked No. 1 on Golfweek’s Best list of Classic Courses in the U.S., has hosted the Walker Cup, the first time coming in 1981. The Americans won, 15-9.
In 2023 at St. Andrews, the U.S. came from behind on Sunday to win 14½ to 11½ for its fourth straight win. The Americans lead the all-time series, 39-9-1.
Here’s everything you need to know for the 2025 Walker Cup:
Cypress Point yardage book for Walker CupHole 1: 420 yards (Par 4)Hole 2: 579 yards (Par 5)Hole 3: 155 yards (Par 3)Hole 4: 415 yards (Par 4)Hole 5: 486 yards (Par 4)Hole 6: 529 yards (Par 5)Hole 7: 170 yards (Par 3)Hole 8: 366 yards (Par 4)Hole 9: 289 yards (Par 4)
OUT: 3,409 yards (Par 36)
Hole 10: 475 yards (Par 4)Hole 11: 453 yards (Par 4)Hole 12: 403 yards (Par 4)Hole 13: 393 yards (Par 4)Hole 14: 391 yards (Par 4)Hole 15: 137 yards (Par 3)Hole 16: 233 yards (Par 3)Hole 17: 381 yards (Par 4)Hole 18: 345 yards (Par 4)
IN: 3,211 yards (Par 34)
TOTAL: 6,620 yards (Par 70)
Where to watch Walker Cup 2025, TV informationSaturday, Sept. 6: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (Foursomes), PeacockSaturday, Sept. 6: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. (Singles), Golf ChannelSunday, Sept. 7: 12:30-3:30 p.m. (Foursomes), PeacockSunday, Sept. 7: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. (Singles), Golf ChannelWalker Cup ticket information
Tickets aren’t available for purchase for the 50th Walker Cup, as they were given away via a lottery system earlier this year.
What is the format at the Walker Cup?Friday, Sept. 5: Opening ceremonySaturday, Sept. 6: Four morning foursomes matches, eight afternoon singles matchesSunday, Sept. 7: Four morning foursomes matches, 10 afternoon singles matches, Closing Ceremony
Each of the two competition days features foursomes (alternate-shot) matches in the morning followed by singles matches in the afternoon. On Saturday, there are eight singles matches, while all 10 players from each side compete in singles on Sunday. One full point is awarded for each victory, while a half-point is earned for matches that are all square after 18 holes. The USA needs 13 points to retain the Cup, while GB&I requires 13.5 points to reclaim it.
Future Walker Cup sites2026: Lahinch Golf Club, Republic of Ireland/Sept. 5-62028: Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon, Ore./Dates TBD2030: Prince’s Golf Club/England/Dates TBD2032: Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, Pa./Dates TBD2036: Chicago Golf Club, Wheaton, Ill./Dates TBD2044: Pine Valley Golf Club, Pine Hill, N.J./Dates TBD
