Leading Team USA at Cypress Point: Nathan Smith on the 2025 Walker Cup

Presented by Cobra Golf

In this special episode, we travel to the edge of the Pacific Ocean for a rare, on-location conversation with Nathan Smith, captain of the 2025 United States Walker Cup team. Standing at Cypress Point Club, one of the most iconic venues in the game, Smith shares what it means to lead Team USA into the 50th edition of this storied amateur competition.

We talk:

• Why Cypress Point is the ultimate match-play course
• The legacy of Walker Cup friendships and team culture
• The impact of NIL and the modern amateur experience
• Inside look at roster decisions, including the mid-amateur debate between Evan Beck and Stewart Hagestad
• Reflections on clinching the winning point in 2013 and coming full circle as captain

Nathan Smith isn’t just a captain—he’s one of the most accomplished mid-amateurs in USGA history. His perspective is shaped by decades of elite amateur play, deep respect for tradition, and passion for shaping the next generation of Team USA.

📍 The 2025 Walker Cup takes place September 6–7 at Cypress Point Club

🎙️ Recorded on-site with views you’ll have to imagine—but stories you’ll never forget

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