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Walker Cup Stars Turn Pro

Wasserman Media Group announce that GB&I Walker Cup players, Jack Senior and Andy Sullivan have joined the agency following their success in the Walker Cup.

Sullivan, British No.1, and Senior, British No.3, will now look to turn professional following the Walker Cup and they join the likes of Jason Day, Hunter Mahan, Rickie Fowler, and other professionals as part of the Wasserman Golf division.

Sullivan, 24 based in Warwickshire has enjoyed a fantastic few years on the Amateur circuit. As well as his success at the Walker Cup, his career highlights to date include finishing 2nd in the 2010 Titleist Footjoy EGU Order of Merit, shooting a record 1st round 10 under par on his way to winning the prestigious Hampshire Salver and finishing 2nd at the Lee Westwood trophy. Some amazing achievements to say the least.

Sullivan said, “I’m thrilled to be joining Wasserman. Their global sports client list is one of the best in the world and being part of a company who successfully manage the likes of, Steven Gerrard as well as obviously Jason Day and Ricky Fowler can only be beneficial to me in the long term.

Senior, 23, won the Egyptian Amateur in 2010, allowing him to qualify for the Egyptian Open – a European Challenge Tour event – in which he powered his way to a Top 20 finish. He started the season in superb fashion by winning the prestigious New South Wales Matchplay Championship, the Lytham Trophy as well as the Hampshire Hog.  In August 2011, Senior reached the semi-finals in the US Amateur Championship – playing some superb golf in the process and impressing people along the way.

On signing for Wasserman, Senior commented, “Brendan and his team have a proven track record in Golf and I’m looking forward to working with them. I’m really excited about the future and am confident that I can achieve great things with Wasserman.”

 

Walker Cup Victory For GB & Ireland

Great Britain and Ireland’s true spirit saw them to a famous victory as they took the Walker Cup for the first time in eight years and only the eighth occasion in the history of the fantastic  matches.

Seen as underdogs by all bar the team and its inspirational captain Nigel Edwards, the home side upset the formbook and secured their 14-12 win with three matches still to come in.

GB&I took a 10½-5½ lead into Sunday’s singles but despite holding the initiative, many of the matches still had the potential to swing either way. The nervy situation meant that Jack Senior’s brilliant birdie putt from the front of the 18th green to snatch an unlikely half against Nathan Smith was crucial.

Michael Stewart’s 3&2 win over Patrick Rodgers calmed down nerves and he was among several heroes, included the outstanding 17-year-old Rhys Pugh, who made it three wins out of three when he beat US amateur champion Kelly Kraft 2&1.

And moments after Stewart’s win GB&I’s Steven Brown parred the last to gain a half against Blayne Barber to secure the famous victory.

SINGLES

  • Lewis lost to Henley 4&2
  • Sullivan lost to Spieth 3&2
  • Senior halved with Smith
  • Stewart bt Rodgers 3&2
  • Hodgson lost to Uihlein 2&1
  • Brown halved with Barber
  • Pugh bt Kraft 2&1
  • Dunbar lost to Williams 1 hole
  • Byrne lost to English 2&1
  • Cutler halved with Cantlay
  • Final score: GB&I 14-12 USA