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The United States team, led by Gordon Sargent, Nick Dunlap, and David Ford, emerged triumphant at the 2023 World Amateur Team Championship in Abu Dhabi, securing the prestigious Eisenhower Trophy after a nine-year drought.

Over the course of four days, the U.S. team showcased exceptional golf skill, recording a collective score of 18-under par (540). This tournament followed a format where all three players competed in 72 holes of stroke play, with only the two best scores taken into account for each round.

During the final round, David Ford, representing the University of North Carolina, astounded the crowd with an outstanding 8-under 64. Simultaneously, U.S. Amateur winner Nick Dunlap displayed his exceptional abilities with a solid 4-under 68. Gordon Sargent contributed a solid 1-under 71, resulting in a combined score of 132 (12-under par) for Ford and Dunlap.

Finishing an impressive 11 shots ahead of their closest competitors, both Norway and Australia, the U.S. team claimed a resounding victory. Reflecting on the triumph, Sargent stated, “Last year, we fell short of our desired outcome at the World Amateur Team Championship in France. Standing on the podium and witnessing the winners elevated our determination to succeed. It feels incredibly satisfying to come here and accomplish our goal. Dodging a flight back home in second place was truly a relief.”

In the previous edition of the Eisenhower Trophy, Italy emerged as the champions, narrowly defeating a Swedish team led by Ludvig Åberg. The Americans finished in third place. However, demonstrating their resilience and exceptional skills showcased during the Walker Cup earlier in September, the U.S. team achieved victory this time.

Ford, expressing his elation, said, “Winning the Walker Cup together was an incredible experience, creating a strong bond between us. To represent our country successfully once again truly means the world to us.”

An interesting coincidence in this year’s tournament is that the United States won both the Walker Cup and Eisenhower Trophy in the same year for the first time. Historically, the World Amateur Team Championship occurred in even years, while the Walker Cup took place in odd years. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition of the World Amateur Team Championship was canceled, leading to a change in the schedule. Going forward, these two prestigious events will align and be held in the same year.

Looking ahead, the United States will strive to defend their World Amateur Team Championship title in 2025, hosted by Singapore, as they aim to continue their success and maintain their strong presence on the global golfing stage.

As the tournament concludes, Sargent, Ford, and Dunlap will bring back the Eisenhower Trophy, adding their names to the esteemed list of previous U.S. team champions, alongside notable golfers like Bryson DeChambeau, Beau Hossler, and Denny McCarthy, who achieved this feat in 2014.

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