The 49th Walker Cup: A dominant Sunday for the United States secures the win

When Nick Gabrelcik embraced David Ford on the 16th green after Ford poured in a 15-foot putt to win the hole, they both could breathe a sigh of relief.

Because they knew the United States had won the 49th Walker Cup at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland.

Ford is an energetic player and a big personality, and that showed on the green after the winning putt went in, as he celebrated with Gabrelcik.

After entering the day down 7 1/2 points to 4 1/2, the United States won the morning Foursomes session 3 to 1 and then won the Singles session 7 to 3 to secure the cup for the fourth straight time.

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The United States won by a final score of 14 1/2 to 11 1/2.

Caleb Surratt was the first one out for the United States for the Singles session, and it paid off, with him defeating Calum Scott 3&2.

"Yeah, I mean, I got a lot of confidence from yesterday afternoon, and to come out here and do it like that, I wouldn't have it any other way," Surratt said after his match. "I'm happy I was able to lead us off, but I know and trust the guys behind me have my back the same way I did the past couple of hours."

Gordon Sargent, the top amateur in the world, finished his Walker Cup 4-0, winning three of his matches on the 18th green. Sargent defeated John Gough 1-up, the deciding shot being Gough hitting his tee shot out of bounds on No. 17.

"We had a pretty good morning and really got ourselves back in the match, and then in the afternoon, every point matters," Sargent said. "To get a point for the team and win a close (match) was huge for our team."

Sargent added about his week, "I felt like I hit it well all week and was able to make some putts today."

Nick Dunlap was able to secure a half-point after a huge comeback against Barclay Brown, as he was 3-down standing on No. 15 tee.

"You know, I don't know what's going on behind me," Dunlap said. "I just knew that any extra point, half point, or full point helps a lot and helps the guys behind me. I wasn't going to give up. You know, I'm playing, like I said at the beginning of the week, for more than me. I'm playing for my teammates and my country, and I'll battle to the end."

Unreal comeback 🇺🇸

Nick Dunlap and Barclay Brown halve their match. pic.twitter.com/8admnFRPvd

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Preston Summerhays, Stewart Hagestad, and Austin Greaser all won their Singles matches to add three points and Dylan Menante halved his match against Matthew McClean to earn a half point.

With this win, the United States has now won the last four Walker Cups. GB&I last won in 2015.