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4 Walker Cup Match2013 Conditions of PlayThe TeamsThe Walker Cup Match is played by male amateur golfers,one team from the United States of America and one teamfrom England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales(GB&I). The teams consist of not more than 10 players and acaptain.The USA Team is selected by the United States GolfAssociation, and the GB&I Team by The R&A.Schedule of Play• Saturday, Sept. 7 — Four foursomes matches(18 holes each); eight singles matches (18 holes each)ScoringVictory in a match scores one point. When a match goes 18holes without a decision, one-half point is awarded to eachside.MiscellaneousThe Match is held every two years, alternately in the UnitedStates of America and Great Britain and Ireland. The countrywinning the Match takes custody of the Walker Cup for theensuing two years. In case of a tie, the cup stays with the previouswinner until the next Match is played.• Sunday, Sept. 8 — Four foursomes matches(18 holes each); 10 singles matches (18 holes each)Walker Cup