Tickets are now on sale for the prestigious Walker Cup match to be played next year at Hoylake's Royal Liverpool Golf Club.

The beginnings of the Cup can be traced back to Hoylake in 1921 when it was the venue for the first match between amateur golfers from Great Britain and Ireland and the United States.

The biennial encounter will be staged at Hoylake for the first time since 1983 and GB&I will be bidding to win back the historic trophy after a 19-7 defeat to the United States at Los Angeles Country Club last year.

The United States will be looking for a first win on this side of the Atlantic since 2007 when they won 12½-11½ at Royal County Down.

Duncan Weir, executive director – golf development and amateur events at The R&A, said, “The Walker Cup is one of the world’s most prestigious and exciting amateur events featuring the most talented golfers from Great Britain and Ireland and the United States.

“The two teams have contested many memorable encounters and golf fans of all ages can look forward to watching a competitive and entertaining match next year when it is played on one of the finest links courses in the country.”

Speaking on the R&A website Craig Watson, GB&I captain, said, “It has been a very difficult decision to select ten players for Great Britain and Ireland from a strong squad but we have been very impressed with the results of those we have picked and we believe they will give us the best chance of regaining the Walker Cup against a strong American team.

“The Walker Cup is a fantastic opportunity for these amateur golfers to demonstrate their talents on the big stage and it will be an experience that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

"We are looking forward to the match at Hoylake and I’m sure the players will give it their very best to win.”

The iconic links also has a notable history of staging championships and international matches.

The Open has been played there on 12 occasions, most recently in 2014 when Rory McIlroy lifted the Claret Jug, while it has also hosted the Amateur Championship 18 times.

The Curtis Cup was played there in 1992 and the Women’s British Open in 2012.

The staging of the 47th Walker Cup will coincide with Royal Liverpool’s 150th anniversary and will take place on Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8.

Fans will be able to attend the match for £40 for an adult weekend ticket and £25 for a daily ticket, while families are also being encouraged to attend with children under the age of 16 admitted free of charge.

Reduced price tickets are available for those aged 16-to-24 years old, starting at £15 for a daily ticket and £20 for a weekend ticket.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.randa.org/walkercuptickets

SPECTATOR INFORMATION:

GETTING THERE

Travel by Road

To ensure the best possible flow of traffic, we are urging all motorists to use the designated traffic routes, which will be clearly signed by black and yellow AA signs. Please follow the signage to the Public Car Parks, Reserved Car Parks and Coach Park. Those ignoring the identified routes are likely to experience delays.

Directions and Car/Coach Parking

All traffic should follow existing motorway signage to the M53 and leave at junction 2, then follow the black and yellow AA signs to The Walker Cup. Please follow the signage to the appropriate car park as shown on your reserved parking pass. If you do not have a reserved parking pass, please follow signs for Public Parking. Parking for blue badge holders is provided in the Orange A reserved car park; please display your blue badge to gain entry to this area. All public car and coach parking is provided free of charge. The public car parks will operate from 7.30am until 8.00pm on Match Days only (Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September). Overnight parking is prohibited.    

Travelling by Rail

The nearest rail station to the course (10min walk) is Hoylake, which can be reached by taking the Wirral Line to West Kirby from Liverpool Lime Street lower level. Follow the pedestrian signage from the train station to the course and please use the designated crossing points.
 

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

The Walker Cup is played over two match days - 7 & 8 September. Although teams will be practising there are no official practice days.

Paygate Opening Times:

Saturday 7 September - 7.30am Sunday 8 September - 7.00am

Large Screens

Keep up-to-date with all the action through the electronic leaderboards located at four locations around the course.

Left Luggage Facilities

There will be a complimentary left luggage facility located in the Spectator Village, operated on a first come, first served basis. Please note that security bag searches may be in operation.

Food & Drink

Enjoy a wide selection of food and drink within the Spectator Village.

Official Programmes

Programmes may be purchased from kiosks at The Walker Cup.

Accessibility at The Walker Cup

The R&A endeavours to provide a standard of accessible facilities for all visitors and spectators. Some areas on the golf course are unsuitable for many spectators, with rough and sloping ground which can become soft and slippery in wet conditions. Marshals have been requested to assist in asking spectators to allow wheelchair users to access the front of the rope line where possible. Accessible toilets will be provided in the Spectator Village and catering facilities and spectator experience areas will be accessible for wheelchair users.

Cash Points

There is no cash point facility onsite at Royal Liverpool. The nearest cash point can be found in the town of Hoylake.

Safety

Remember to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Don't forget your sunscreen and your umbrella!

Please do not bring pets.

Please do not bring stepladders or similar. Chairs are permitted.

Medical and First Aid

Medical and first aid facilities will be available within the Spectator Village.

Mobile Device & Camera Policy

A policy will be in place to ensure play is not disrupted in any way;

Mobile devices will be permitted inside the pay gates with signage at appropriate points advising spectators to be respectful of play and to switch to silent mode when on course.

No audio or video capture is permitted at any time.

No still photography is permitted on Match Days.

Data use (e.g. texting, e-mail, website access, etc) is permitted throughout the golf course. Volume must be muted at all times
Spectators who breach any provision of this policy will be subject to the terms and conditions of ticket sales.