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1963 Walker Cup

The 1963 Walker Cup, the 19th Walker Cup Match, was played on 24 and 25 May 1963, at Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland. The event was won by the United States 12 to 8 with 4 matches halved. This was the first Walker Cup in which 18-hole matches were played.

Format
The format for play on Friday and Saturday was the same. There were four matches of foursomes in the morning and eight singles matches in the afternoon. In all, 24 matches were played. Each of the 24 matches was worth one point in the larger team competition. If a match was all square after the 18th hole extra holes were not played. The team with most points won the competition. If the two teams were tied, the previous winner would retain the trophy. ==Teams==
Teams
Ten players for the United States and Great Britain & Ireland participated in the event plus one non-playing captain for each team. Great Britain & Ireland & Captain: Charles LawrieMichael BonallackJoe CarrMartin ChristmasCharlie GreenMichael LuntDavid MadeleyStuart MurraySandy SaddlerRonnie ShadeDavid Sheahan United States Captain: Richard TuftsDeane BemanCharles CoeRichard DaviesRobert W. GardnerDowning GrayLabron Harris Jr.Billy Joe PattonR. H. SikesCharlie SmithEd Updegraff ==Friday's matches==
Friday's matches
Morning foursomes Afternoon singles ==Saturday's matches==
Saturday's matches
Morning foursomes Afternoon singles ==References==
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