Article: U.S. wins Walker Cup

WHEATON, Ill. -- Jeff Overton gave the United States its first Walker Cup victory since 1997, beating Nigel Edwards 1-up in the deciding match in the Americans' 12 1/2-11 1/2 triumph over Britain and Ireland on Sunday at historic Chicago Golf Club.

"I'm so proud of my team," U.S. captain Bob Lewis said. "The players acted like a team. It's the way you want to dream about going out as a captain."

Overton, the Big Ten champion this year as senior at Indiana, two- putted from 20 feet on the 18th hole to secure the title after Edwards missed a 25-foot birdie try.

"I don't even know what to think yet," Overton said. "Michael Putnam and I waited all summer to turn pro to play in this. Man, it was ...

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