VIDEO: Former President George W. Bush at the Walker Cup

9/7/2017 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Former President George W. Bush poses with Team USA <br>(USGA Photo)

The USA Team practiced at Los Angeles CC Thursday, and former President George W. Bush joined the action

LOS ANGELES, California (September 7, 2017) -- If you know the history of The Walker Cup, then you know that the cup is named in honor of George Herbert Walker who was president of the USGA in 1920 when the match was initiated. Walker is the grandfather and namesake of George H. W. Bush and great-grandfather of George W. Bush, the 41st and 43rd Presidents of the United States, respectively. Both Presidents have attended the matches and ceremonies. This year "43" kicked off the week by joining in the Thursday practice round action. Check it out below.

The USA #WalkerCup Team practiced at Los Angeles Country Club Thursday afternoon, and former President George W. Bush joined the action. pic.twitter.com/L5dz9MPDrN
— The Walker Cup (@WalkerCup) September 7, 2017

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The Walker Cup Match is a biennial 10-man amateur team competition between the USA and a team composed of players from Great Britain and Ireland and selected by The R&A. It is played over two days with 18 singles matches and eight foursomes (alternat...

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