Flashback: One Year After The Walker Cup At The National

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There is not enough looking back on this website, but when the gates at The National Golf Links only open to the public once every hundred years or so, count me as one of the lucky few who hasn't forgotten the tremendous weekend that was the 2013 Walker Cup.

A year removed the biennial match, the weekend still elicits fond memories of seeing elite golfers tackle America's most prized architectural work and the course that ignited a design revolution.

So if you're a new reader here or just want to see what all of the fuss is about, the photo galleries pages proves that the Walker Cup was played at The National Golf Links for the second time and it was a grand affair where I'm pretty sure a good time was had by all. Even the losing GB&I squad.

Photo galleries in order (click on the images to start the slideshow):

Friday practice round.

Friday flag raising ceremony.

Saturday morning play.

Saturday afternoon play.

Sunday morning foursomes.

Sunday singles and trophy ceremony.

Deja Vu All Over Again Files: Rory 4-Putts Again, Same Hole

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I was pretty sure Caroline karma got him Saturday at Cherry Hills in the BMW, but she was busy Sunday playing the US Open and couldn't channel any negativity, so this one is all the Golf Gods. Oh, and of course, the intensity of playoff pressure.

Luke Kerr-Dineen with the side-by-sides of the two four putts.

And Sunday's where he had to make a decent-sized putt just to secure the fourth jab.

Video: Rory's Up-And-Down At "Extremely Fun" Cherry Hills

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It was a lively Thursday at Cherry Hills in part because of the huge galleries and as expected, the old Flynn design still brings out some artistry even if it has to be bathed in too much rough because the ball goes too far. A little firmness went a long way, Steve DiMeglio wrote in his game story.

Though as Gary Woodland pointed out, the firmness rewarded those who would drive it long and accurately, and Phil Mickelson called it extremely fun to play. Randall Mell with both of those reports. Oh and on Phil's return to Cherry Hills for the first time since his U.S. Amateur win, Doug Ferguson filed a fun story on an encounter Phil enjoyed this week.

The first was driveable as expected and Golf Central covered the antics.

And there was this stellar recovery from Rory: