Golfer Rubinson may have chance to play with best amateurs for Walker Cup
By Jay Zuckerman
Skiff Staff

Senior golfer Adam Rubinson might get to take his talent overseas.

Rubinson was one of 23 amateur golfers to receive an invitation from the U.S. Golf Association to play at the Berkeley Hall Club in Hilton Head, S.C., to participate in a three-day practice from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. This practice session will help the USGA determine the final roster for the Walker Cup.

The Walker Cup, which occurs every two years, pits the best amateurs from the United States against best amateurs from Great Britain and Ireland. The Ganton Golf Club in North Yorkshire, England, will host this two-day tournament, which will be played Sept. 6 and 7, 2003.

The USGA is hosting this practice session in Hilton Head in order to cut its initial list of invitees to 10. While the combined team of Great Britain and Ireland has always used this format to construct their rosters, this is the first time the United States will have a preliminary round of cuts.

“We are trying to develop the strongest 2003 squad we can and this will be a wonderful opportunity for the players to meet and get to know each other,” USGA vice president Fred Ridley said in a press release.

Rubinson’s invitation did not surprise head golf coach Bill Montigel.

“This is something that Adam has worked hard for,” he said.

Rubinson said his talent was validated when he received this invitation two weeks ago.

“This has already given me the confidence to believe that I am respected as one of the best (amateurs) in the country,” Rubinson said. “Honestly, it is the highest award I can truly can be given. It is a dream come true to be recognized as one of the best golfers in the country and to have the opportunity to represent my country.”