Packed galleries basked in the sunshine at the weekend for the Walker Cup at St Andrews, one amateur golf’s premier events.
Teams of 10 from Great Britain and Ireland and the United States battled on the Old Course in the centenary of the tournament.
But GB&I crashed to a fourth consecutive Walker Cup defeat as the US justified their status as hot favourites to secure a 14.5-11.5 victory.
It was the first time the tournament – which launched the careers of stars including Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Colin Montgomerie – was held at the world famous St Andrews course since 1975.
Our photographer Steve MacDougall joined the crowds to sample the atmosphere.
Alex Maguire (GB&I) and James Ashfield (GB&I) cross the Swilcan Bridge on Saturday followed by Stewart Hagestad (USA). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Preston Summerhays (USA) shakes hands with John Gough (GB&I) alongside team mates David Ford (USA) and Matt McClean (GB&I) on 18th. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Crowds applaud. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Alex Maguire sinks 12 foot putt on 18th. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Alex Maguire celebrates his putt success. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
James Ashfield (right) congratulates Alex Maguire. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Flags show the strong breeze. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
John Gough (GB&I) putts out on 17th. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Crowds watch in anticipation. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Connor Graham of Team GB&I after winning his foursomes match during the Saturday foursomes. Image: Tim Gray/Alamy Live News
Spectators wander across the bridge. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
James Ashfield (GB&I) shakes hands with Stewart Hagestad (USA) alongside Alex Maguire (GB&I) on 18th. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Spectators take photos of the action. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Nick Dunlap (USA) putt on 18th. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
David Ford (USA) tees off at 17th. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Iconic St Andrews buildings provide a stunning backdrop for the event. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The Walker Cup. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Crowds reflected in the Walker Cup. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
USA team members, Stewart Hagestad and Nick Dunlap. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Preston Summerhays (USA) on approach on 17th green. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
A photographer captures the action. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The Old Course Hotel overlooks the action. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Connor Graham of Great Britain and Ireland tees off on the eighteenth hole on the Old Course, during a foursomes match on the second day of the Walker Cup. Image: David Young/Action Plus/Shutterstock
Stuart Wilson, non-playing captain of GB&I during day two of the 2023 Walker Cup. Image: Robert Perry/PA Wire.</p>
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Connor Graham tees off during day two of the 2023 Walker Cup. Image: Robert Perry/PA Wire.</p>
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