2025 Walker Cup Fan Information Guide
The Walker Cup is a biennial amateur golf competition featuring 10-man teams from the United States and Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I). The 50th Match will be held at Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, California, on Sept. 6-7.
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.
- Learn more about the history of the Walker Cup Match including past results and records.
- Learn more about the Team USA team members.
- Learn more about the Team GB&I team members.
- Learn more about the Captains.
- View “Fast Facts” for the Match including information on the field, the venue(s), and more.
All times are PDT
Friday, Sept. 5: Official Team Practice Rounds
- Gates Open: 7 a.m.
- Team USA Practice Time: 9 a.m.
- Team GB&I Practice Time: 10 a.m.
- Grounds Close for Flag-Raising Preparations: 1 p.m.
- Grounds Open for Flag-Raising Ceremony: 3 p.m.
- Flag-Raising Ceremony Begins: 5 p.m. (1st Fairway)
- Flag-Raising Ceremony Ends: 5:30 p.m. (1st Fairway)
- Grounds Close: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6: Competitive Matches – Day 1
- Gates Open: 7 a.m.
- Four Foursome Matches: 8 a.m. – 8:45 am. (15-minute intervals)
- Eight Singles Matches: 1:45 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. (10-minute intervals)
- Grounds Close: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7: Competitive Matches – Day 2
- Gates Open: 7 a.m.
- Four Foursome Matches: 8 a.m. – 8:45 am. (15-minute intervals)
- Ten Singles Matches: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. (10-minute intervals)
- Closing Ceremony: 7 p.m. (1st Fairway)
- Grounds Close: 7:30 p.m.
* All Times are subject to change. Official tee times will be located here once they are available.
All times are EDT
Saturday, Sept. 6: Competitive Matches – Day 1
- Peacock: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Golf Channel: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7: Competitive Matches – Day 2
- Peacock: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Golf Channel: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- To equitably address the demand for tickets and ensure fair distribution, all single day public tickets were sold in advance through a random selection process, after receipt of an online application. The application period is now closed. All applications submitted by the deadline (Friday, Apr. 18 at 4 p.m. ET) were included in the random selection. Tickets are no longer available for purchase. For more details on Walker Cup tickets, please visit the 2025 Walker Cup Tickets FAQ page by clicking here.
- There will be no on-site parking at Cypress Point Club during the Walker Cup. All event parking including special needs/ADA) will be located at the Pebble Beach Special Events Field (3350 Portola Rd, Pebble Beach, CA 93953). Directional signage will be in place to assist with event parking and traffic flow from Friday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 7.
- Fans wishing to use rideshare must also utilize the Pebble Beach Special Events Field (3350 Portola Rd, Pebble Beach, CA 93953). Rideshare vehicles should follow event signage to the designated drop-off and pick-up areas. Drop-offs and pick-ups directly at Cypress Point Club are strictly prohibited.
- Complimentary shuttle service will be provided to and from Cypress Point Club and the Pebble Beach Special Events Field.
- To support traffic management around Cypress Point Club, a temporary detour will be in effect on 17-Mile Drive. Traffic will be rerouted via Spyglass Hill Road, Stevenson Drive, Drake Road, Sombria Lane, Portola Road and Madre Lane. The detour will be active from approximately 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. daily from Friday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 7. Those accessing 17-Mile Drive for the Walker Cup will not be required to pay the vehicle entrance fee.
The Merchandise Tent, located to the right of the 1st hole at Cypress Point Club, will be open for fans to purchase 50th Walker Cup Match apparel and other commemorative merchandise.
The USGA allows fans to seek autographs but asks that you respect each player’s complete focus on preparing and playing in the Match. Please refrain from seeking autographs from the time a player is on their way to the first tee until the completion of the player’s round. Violation of this policy may result in expulsion and loss of ticket privileges for the remainder of the Match.
While staying in touch with family and friends and capturing your onsite experience is encouraged, use of a mobile device should not disrupt players or play. Fans may carry mobile devices smaller than 7 inches in length and/or height. All volume controls must be set to “silent” or “vibrate” and flash photography should be disabled. Phone calls should be limited and not be made in any area that may disrupt play. Photography, video, and audio recording are permitted throughout the course, but content must not be used for commercial purposes. No live streaming or shot-by-shot coverage (with or without video) is permitted. Violation of any of these policies may result in immediate expulsion and loss of ticket privileges for the remainder of the Match.
If you observe the following guidelines, your experience at the 50th Walker Cup Match will be a more enjoyable one:
- Please stay behind the gallery ropes and follow the directions of staff and volunteers at all times.
- Be considerate of others and kneel or sit if you are in the front row of the gallery.
- Stay quiet and stand still when players are about to hit or when instructed by marshals.
- All mobile device volume controls must be set to silent or vibrate at all times.
- To ensure your safety at all times, walk carefully and never run.
- The Walker Cup involves substantial walking on grassy hills, dirt paths and other uneven surfaces. Please wear appropriate footwear such as sneakers.
- Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
- To provide protection from the sun, remember to wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Please note that sunscreen in bottles and tubes, 3 ounces or less are permitted. Sunscreen in spray bottles and/or aerosol cans are not permitted.
Concession areas will be available at Cypress Point Club for the purchase of food and beverages. These locations will be near the teeing area of the 1st hole, to the right of the 1st fairway, to the left of the 4th tee and 11th green, as well as to the left of the 17th fairway.
A First-Aid Station will be available at Cypress Point Club located to the right of the 1st fairway. If a medical emergency arises, please notify a volunteer, security personnel, or USGA official.
Fans and other Match attendees will go through security screening prior to entering the grounds and will not be allowed to bring any of the items listed below. To help expedite admission into the Match, it is recommended that all prohibited items are safely stowed prior to arriving at the Match or the public parking lot. Please be sure to read the following list of prohibited items carefully.
- No weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)
- No explosives and/or fireworks of any kind
- No tablets and/or computers (mobile devices smaller than 7" are permitted, subject to mobile device policy)
- No drones
- No selfie sticks
- No cameras (point and shoot, film, or dslr) or video cameras (other than practice round days, for personal use only)
- No noise-producing devices (including portable speakers)
- No backpacks, briefcases, purses and/or bags larger than 6" w x 6" h x 6" d in their natural state
- Note: transparent/clear plastic hand and shoulder bags no larger than 12" w x 12" h x 6" d are permitted.
- No signs, posters and/or banners and/or other Sports Paraphernalia or Memorabilia
- No food and/or beverages except for medical or infant needs
- Water bottles (32-ounce size or less, no glass) are permitted provided they are empty upon arrival
- No glass, coolers, aerosol cans and/or spray bottles except for medical or infant needs
- Note: personal-care items (3-ounce size or less) are permitted.
- No pets or emotional support animals (other than service animals as defined by the ADA)
- No lounge chairs and/or oversized chairs (carrying cases are not permitted)
- No ladders and/or step stools or other similar items
- No bicycles, segways, scooters, or other personal transportation devices allowed inside admission areas or on the championship grounds (other than use for individuals with mobility disabilities)
- No other items or actions deemed unlawful, dangerous or disruptive by the USGA and/or championship security personnel, in their sole discretion
Note: The USGA reserves the right to amend the list of prohibited items at any time to provide a safe and secure Match.
The USGA will communicate important safety information to fans through special alerts and will have rules officials and general staff communicating specific instructions to fans if there is inclement weather.
A suspension of play for dangerous conditions will be indicated by one prolonged air-horn blast. In the event of a suspension of play, the grounds will be cleared immediately. If lightning is detected, please avoid open areas, hilltops, high places, isolated trees, golf carts and wire fences, and seek shelter immediately. Play will resume as conditions allow.
The USGA is committed to providing a positive and user-friendly experience for all fans with disabilities.
- Accessible parking spaces for all vehicles having appropriate HD/DP license plates or placards will be reserved at all parking locations.
- Motorized scooters will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, compliments of the USGA and Pride Mobility
- Accessible restrooms will be available at public restroom locations.
- Concessions and merchandise areas will be accessible.