Nathaniel Crosby, USA
-Born Oct. 29, 1961
-Captained the 2019 Walker Cup Team to a come-from-behind 15.5-10.5 victory at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, England
-Son of the legendary comedian, singer, actor Bing Crosby
-Won 1981 U.S. Amateur Championship at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, not far from where he grew up in Hillsborough. Defeated Brian Lindley in 37 holes
-Was low amateur in 1982 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links
-Invited to the 1982, 1983 and 1984 Masters Tournaments
-Competed in The Open Championship conducted by The R&A in 1982 and 1983
-Member of the victorious 1983 USA Walker Cup Team at Royal Liverpool (won 13.5-10.5); Crosby posted a 1-1-0 record in the Match
-Won 1982 Porter Cup at Niagara Falls Country Club
-Played collegiately at the University of Miami (Fla.) and was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame in 2005
Stuart Wilson, Great Britain and Ireland
-Born July 18, 1977 in Scotland
-Won the 2004 Amateur Championship conducted by The R&A on the Old Course at St. Andrews, defeating Lee Corfield, of England, 4 and 3, in the 36-hole final
-Invited to the 2005 Masters Tournament (missed cut)
-Tied for 63rd in 2005 Open Championship conducted by The R&A at Royal Troon, and won the Silver Medal as low amateur
-Missed the cut in 2001 Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in England
-Posted a 1-1-2 record in helping GB&I win the 2003 Walker Cup at Ganton Golf Club in England. Lone victory came in Saturday foursomes session with countryman David Inglis. Halved a singles match on Saturday against Matt Hendrix.
-Claimed the 2003 Lytham Trophy
-Represented Great Britain & Ireland in 2001 and 2002 Palmer Cup
-Represented Scotland in the 2004 World Amateur Team Championship
-Captained the European Junior Ryder Cup Team in 2012 and 2014
Meet the 2021 Walker Cup Captains
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Jan 12, 2021