THE WALKER CUP

September 3, 2023

Mike Mccoy

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Q. Mike McCoy, the mountain was a big one to climb today. How did your team get the job done and win the Walker Cup here in St Andrews?

MIKE McCOY: They just played hard, right to the bitter end. We had those two Tar Heels in those last two spots. I had a lot of confidence in them. Nick Dunlap fighting through to get that half point was huge, and of course Caleb led us off. They all played great.

Just very fortunate.

All the credit to Stuart and his team; they really fought hard, as well. It was, I think, an epic Walker Cup.

Q. What were your nerves and emotions like last night and this morning as this comeback continued?

MIKE McCOY: Well, after the morning session, I felt a lot better, like we really were back in the tournament. We held on during the morning match and we had a chance to win this thing.

Last night I was pretty concerned. The mornings historically are not our strong suit. The guys played great. Really the morning I think was the thing that made the day.

Q. You've been part Walker Cup team captain for you personally what does it mean to head back to the U.S. as a Walker Cup winning captain?

MIKE McCOY: Well, it's better than the last trip home I had because we didn't win. This one is going to be a great ride home.

These are the guys who did it. I just drove the sunscreen around. Who thought we were going to need it?

It's pretty special. It's certainly the pinnacle of my golfing life.