On Sunday, September 8th, KDH and Doc spent a perfect sunny day at the National Golf Links of America taking in the excitement of the 44th Annual Walker Cup. The amazing amateur American team celebrated a 17-9 win, wrapping up the Cup. Tuscaloosa’s Wyatt Thomas and Cory Whitsett — earned 7 of the American team’s points besting the top amateurs from Britain and Ireland on one of the most legendary golf courses in the world ~ right here in Southampton! Check out my NEW KDHamptons Golf Diary from the big day:

More about NGLA: The National was founded in 1908 under the leadership of Charles B. Macdonald. The golf course was constructed with the assistance of Southampton engineer, Seth Raynor. After studying many of the courses in Scotland and England, Mr. Macdonald set out to build a first class course in the United States incorporating many of the better qualities of golf courses in the British Isles. Among the famous holes represented at the National are the Road Hole and Eden from St. Andrews, Alps from Prestwick, Redan from North Berwick and Sahara from Sandwich.

The National has inspired a number of golf architects who have made frequent visits to study some of its challenging and enduring features. The private 18 hole course covering 285 acres is located on Peconic Bay in Southampton. In 1922, the Club actually hosted the first Walker Cup matches between Great Britain and the United States.