Oklahoma State University Athletics
Mahan, U.S. Retain Palmer Cup Title
July 12, 2002 | Cowboy Golf
July 12, 2002
Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland - Oklahoma State's Hunter Mahan posted a 0-1-1 record on Friday as the United States pulled away from Great Britain and Ireland, tallying a 15.5 to 8.5 victory to win its second consecutive Palmer Cup title at Doonbeg Golf Club in Ireland.
Mahan, a junior-to-be, suffered a close setback to GB and I's Justin Walters, falling 2 and 1 during the breakfast session to open singles play. However, the U.S. was able to win five matches and build a five-point lead heading into the final round of action.
The McKinney, Texas, native bounced back in the afternoon session, halving his match with Andy Smith as the Americans tacked on four more victories to secure the win.
Mahan finished the two-day event with an overall record of 1-2-1.
Morning Singles Matches Results Doonbeg Golf Club, County Clare, Ireland Friday, July 12, 2002USA Bill Haas def. GB&I Oliver Wilson, 2-up
USA Nick Watney def. GB&I Philip Rowe, 1-up
USA John Klauk def. GB&I Geoff Harris, 2-up
GB&I Stuart Manley halved with USA Ryan Hybl
GB&I Stuart Wilson halved with USA Brock Mackenzie
USA Lee Williamson def. GB&I Andy Smith, 3 and 2
GB&I Justin Walters def. USA Hunter Mahan, 2 and 1
USA D.J. Trahan def. GB&I Justin Kehoe, 3 and 2
Afternoon Singles Matches Results Doonbeg Golf Club, County Clare, Ireland Friday, July 12, 2002
USA Bill Haas def. GB&I Oliver Wilson, 2-up
USA Nick Watney def. GB&I Philip Rowe, 1-up
USA John Klauk def. GB&I Justin Kehoe, 3 and 1
USA Ryan Hybl def. GB&I Justin Walters, 7 and 6
GB&I Stuart Wilson halved with USA Brock Mackenzie
GB&I Stuart Manley halved with USA Lee Williamson
GB&I Andy Smith halved with USA Hunter Mahan
GB&I Geoff Harris halved with USA D.J. Trahan
Team Points: USA 15.5 GB&I 8.5
