Virginia's Ben James Selected to 2023 USA Walker Cup Team

UVA sophomore Ben James was one of 10 players selected to participate in the Walker Cup on Sept. 2-3 in St. Andrews, Scotland

Virginia sophomore golfer Ben James was one of 10 players named to the 2023 USA Walker Cup Team, as selected by the United States Golf Association International Team Selection on Sunday. James will compete in the 2023 Walker Cup, an amateur golf competition between the United States and Great Britain and Ireland that will take place on September 2nd and 3rd at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. 

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— USGA (@USGA) August 20, 2023

Six amateur players were added to the team after the conclusion of the U.S. Amateur Championship this weekend. James advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur, continuing what has been a spectacular year for the rising sophomore from Milford, Connecticut. James was named the 2023 Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman, ACC Freshman of the Year, and was a First-Team Ping All-American, becoming just the second player in program history to be named a First-Team All-American. 

“These six players are outstanding additions to round out this year’s team,” said Mike McCoy, captain of the USA Team. “This group of players has earned the opportunity to be part of this team and I’m thrilled to see their hard work rewarded. I am beyond excited to have our full team set as we begin to prepare for the Old Course.” 

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