Koivun and Rising Stars Highlight USA Walker Cup Practice Roster

Eighteen players have been invited to the first United States practice session ahead of the 2026 Walker Cup. The camp will take place December 18 to 20 at Seminole Golf Club, Jupiter Hills Club, and McArthur Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida.

Auburn junior and World Number One amateur Jackson Koivun headlines the group after a standout year that included top fifteen finishes in three PGA Tour starts, a three and one performance at Cypress Point, and the 2025 McCormack Medal. Six members of the 2025 Walker Cup team also earned invitations as they remain in contention for a return to the roster.

The group features key mid amateur experience. Stewart Hagestad returns as the most accomplished veteran, owning three United States Mid Amateur titles and an unbeaten record in team matches across five Walker Cup appearances since 2017. Fellow mid amateurs Evan Beck and Bobby Massa will also attend.

The camp also showcases elite young talent with high school standouts Miles Russell, Tyler Watts, and Luke Colton earning invitations. Russell, at sixteen, continued his rapid ascent with top junior results and national tournament success.

Invitees

Evan Beck
Luke Colton
Ethan Fang
Josiah Gilbert
Stewart Hagestad
Max Herendeen
Mason Howell
Jackson Koivun
Michael La Sasso
Bryan Lee
Bobby Massa
Jacob Modleski
Miles Russell
Lance Simpson
Preston Stout
Cameron Tankersley
Jack Turner
Tyler Watts

The session serves as an early evaluation for the 2026 team, which will compete at Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland on September 5 and 6, 2026. Nathan Smith returns as captain after guiding the United States to a commanding win at Cypress Point in 2025.

The Curtis Cup practice roster announcement is expected in late November.

Source:
AmateurGolf.com