GB&I TEAM NAMED BY R&A
LLOYD SALTMAN AND RICHIE RAMSAY
TO PLAY IN ST ANDREWS TROPHY
Walker Cup players Nigel Edwards, Rhys Davies, Robert Dinwiddie, Oliver Fisher, Lloyd Saltman and Richard Ramsay form the majority of the team selected to compete in the St Andrews Trophy at Marianske Lazne Golf Club, Czech Republic on 1 and 2 September.
The newcomers in the nine-man squad are Ross McGowan, Rory McIlroy and Jamie Moul.
A third Scot, Scott Jamieson of Cathkin Braes, is the first reserve for the match.
Edwards, 38, the senior member of the team, played in the Walker Cup matches of 2001, 2003 and 2005 and is the only one of the nine to have played in the 2004 St Andrews Trophy match in Nairn. Then, Great Britain and Ireland defeated the Continent of Europe 17-7.
In the 2005 Walker Cup, Oliver Fisher at 16 became the youngest ever player. Now 17, Fisher will be playing alongside another 17-year-old, Rory McIlroy who has dominated this year’s championships in Ireland.
Ross McGowan, 24, finally eclipsed his run this year of five runner-up spots with a fine win in the English Amateur Championship. Until his championship winning performance at the weekend at Burnham & Berrow, the five events where he had just missed out on the title, included the Brabazon Trophy, the Scottish Stroke Play and the West of England.
The third newcomer to the GB&I senior squad, Jamie Moul, 21, lifted this year’s Lytham Trophy and not long after, finished third in the Brabazon Trophy behind Robert Dinwiddie. He also reached the semi-final stage of the Amateur Championship at Royal St. George’s where he lost to Adam Gee who is named as a reserve for the team.
Peter McEvoy, Chairman of The R&A Selection Committee said; “This was one of the more difficult teams to select, only because so many players have staked strong claims to be in the team.
“However, it is a good position to be in and bodes well for this year’s St Andrews Trophy and for next year’s Walker Cup match against the United States at Royal County Down.”
In December 2005 Colin Dalgleish from Helensburgh was appointed captain to GB&I teams and in this first match in charge will be looking for a continuation of GB&I fortunes in the St Andrews Trophy that have given them 22 wins in 25 contests.
Play consists of four foursomes and eight singles on each of the two days.
TEAM
Rhys Davies, 21, Royal Porthcawl
Robert Dinwiddie, 23, Barnard Castle
Nigel Edwards, 38, Whitchurch
Oliver Fisher, 17, West Essex
Ross McGowan, 24, Banstead Downs
Rory McIlroy, 17, Holywood
Jamie Moul, 21, Stoke-by-Nayland
Richard Ramsay, 23, Royal Aberdeen
Lloyd Saltman, 20, Craigielaw
RESERVES
1. Scott Jamieson, Cathkin Braes
2. Adam Gee, Leatherhead
CAPTAIN
Colin Dalgleish
Further information:
Peter McEvoy Rhodri Price
Chairman Assistant Director - Championships
The R&A Selection Committee The R&A
Tel: (44) 1684 291345 Tel: (44) 1334 460000
Mobile: (44) 7836 314911
TO PLAY IN ST ANDREWS TROPHY
Walker Cup players Nigel Edwards, Rhys Davies, Robert Dinwiddie, Oliver Fisher, Lloyd Saltman and Richard Ramsay form the majority of the team selected to compete in the St Andrews Trophy at Marianske Lazne Golf Club, Czech Republic on 1 and 2 September.
The newcomers in the nine-man squad are Ross McGowan, Rory McIlroy and Jamie Moul.
A third Scot, Scott Jamieson of Cathkin Braes, is the first reserve for the match.
Edwards, 38, the senior member of the team, played in the Walker Cup matches of 2001, 2003 and 2005 and is the only one of the nine to have played in the 2004 St Andrews Trophy match in Nairn. Then, Great Britain and Ireland defeated the Continent of Europe 17-7.
In the 2005 Walker Cup, Oliver Fisher at 16 became the youngest ever player. Now 17, Fisher will be playing alongside another 17-year-old, Rory McIlroy who has dominated this year’s championships in Ireland.
Ross McGowan, 24, finally eclipsed his run this year of five runner-up spots with a fine win in the English Amateur Championship. Until his championship winning performance at the weekend at Burnham & Berrow, the five events where he had just missed out on the title, included the Brabazon Trophy, the Scottish Stroke Play and the West of England.
The third newcomer to the GB&I senior squad, Jamie Moul, 21, lifted this year’s Lytham Trophy and not long after, finished third in the Brabazon Trophy behind Robert Dinwiddie. He also reached the semi-final stage of the Amateur Championship at Royal St. George’s where he lost to Adam Gee who is named as a reserve for the team.
Peter McEvoy, Chairman of The R&A Selection Committee said; “This was one of the more difficult teams to select, only because so many players have staked strong claims to be in the team.
“However, it is a good position to be in and bodes well for this year’s St Andrews Trophy and for next year’s Walker Cup match against the United States at Royal County Down.”
In December 2005 Colin Dalgleish from Helensburgh was appointed captain to GB&I teams and in this first match in charge will be looking for a continuation of GB&I fortunes in the St Andrews Trophy that have given them 22 wins in 25 contests.
Play consists of four foursomes and eight singles on each of the two days.
TEAM
Rhys Davies, 21, Royal Porthcawl
Robert Dinwiddie, 23, Barnard Castle
Nigel Edwards, 38, Whitchurch
Oliver Fisher, 17, West Essex
Ross McGowan, 24, Banstead Downs
Rory McIlroy, 17, Holywood
Jamie Moul, 21, Stoke-by-Nayland
Richard Ramsay, 23, Royal Aberdeen
Lloyd Saltman, 20, Craigielaw
RESERVES
1. Scott Jamieson, Cathkin Braes
2. Adam Gee, Leatherhead
CAPTAIN
Colin Dalgleish
Further information:
Peter McEvoy Rhodri Price
Chairman Assistant Director - Championships
The R&A Selection Committee The R&A
Tel: (44) 1684 291345 Tel: (44) 1334 460000
Mobile: (44) 7836 314911
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