UNC Men's Golfer Niall Sheils Donegan Named To GB&I's Walker Cup Team

Posted Aug 18, 2025
Niall Sheils Donegan, who is joining the UNC men's golf team this season, was selected to represent Team Great Britain & Ireland vs. Team United States in the 50th Walker Cup September 6-7 at Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, Calif. Sheils Donegan was born in Scotland and moved to Mill Valley, Calif., at age 3. He played two seasons at Northwestern. (GoHeels.com)

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