Golf Business News – Prince’s to host 2030 Walker Cup

Prince’s Golf Club in Kent has been chosen to host the Walker Cup in 2030. The renowned links venue will be staging the 53rd renewal of the biennial team match play event between teams from Great & Ireland and the USA for the first time, having previously hosted numerous leading amateur events, including, most recently, the Women’s Amateur Championship in 2023.

Prince’s, which famously hosted the Open Championship in 1932, has undergone a significant redevelopment programme since 2017, including upgrades to the 27-hole course and, more recently, the clubhouse. 

Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Executive Director – Championships at The R&A, said, “The Walker Cup provides the opportunity for elite amateur golfers to perform on a world-class stage and Prince’s will certainly continue that rich tradition in 2030. It is a venue which boasts an impressive pedigree, from the facilities off the course to the challenge on the wonderful links, and it promises to be a fantastic occasion when the match is played there.”

Rob McGuirk, General Manager at Prince’s, said, “It’s an absolute privilege to be invited to host the Walker Cup in 2030. To be among the esteemed hosts of what is perhaps the most revered men’s amateur competition in the game is a source of immense pride for everyone associated with Prince’s Golf Club. We have worked closely with The R&A on a number of championships in the past and we look forward to continuing that relationship in the years ahead to ensure a great match is held.”

The exact date of the staging of the 2030 Walker Cup is to be confirmed at a later date. Cypress Point in California is hosting this year’s contest in September, while the 2026 match will be played at Lahinch in Ireland and the 2028 match at Bandon Dunes in Oregon.