ABERDEEN, Scotland (AP) — The United States got off to a slow start in the 43rd Walker Cup on Saturday, losing three of the first four matches against Britain & Ireland.
Patrick Cantlay and Chris Williams got the only point for the U.S., winning 5 and 3 against Steve Brown and Stiggy Hodgson in their foursome at Royal Aberdeen.
Despite the grey, damp conditions, large crowds came out for the opening contest as Tom Lewis and Michael Stewart beat Peter Uihlein and Harris English 2 and 1. Jack Senior and Andy Sullivan then defeated Russell Henley and Kelly Kraft by same score.
Irish pair Paul Cutler and Alan Dunbar claimed the biggest victory of the session, 5 and 4 over Nathan Smith and Blayne Barber, before the Americans rallied in the final foursome.
