HOME INTERNATIONALS LINE-UP

SCOTLAND NAME FOUR NEW CAPS FOR PYLE & KENFIG

There are four new caps in the Scotland team to defend the home internatonals' title at Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club, South Wales from September 6 to 8.
Compared with the winning line-up at Royal St George's, Kent last year, Eric Ramsay, Jamie McLeary, Andrew McArthur and Bryan Fotheringham drop out. The first three named are now tour professionals. Fotheringham is perceived to have lost some form this season.
The four new home international caps who replace them are
Kevin McAlpine (Alyth), the new Scottish amateur match-play champion at Nairn.
Keir McNicoll (Carnoutie), winner of the East of Scotland Open this summer.
Paul O'Hara (Colville Park), beaten in his second Scottish amateur final earlier this month.
Scott Henry (Cardross), one of the most successful Under-players in recent years and winner of the Scottish men's amateur stroke-play title at Craigielaw this summer.
The last time Scotland retained the Raymond Trophy was back in 1982, and Scots have since reigned triumphant on three other occasions in the title race – in 1986, 2000 and 2005 at Royal St George’s.

Commenting on the team, Chief Executive Hamish Grey said, “This team represents a combination of accomplished and experienced elite amateur players along with young players with a determined and dynamic flair. I am confident that given the title successes these individuals have enjoyed this year and the consistent level of play they have demonstrated, this will bode well for the Scotland’s challenge for the Home Internationals title.

TEAM FOR PYLE & KENFIG

Glenn Campbell (Blairgowrie)
Scott Jamieson (Cathkin Braes)
Jonathan King (Glasgow)
George Murray (Earlsferry Thistle)
Richard Ramsay (Royal Aberdeen)
Lloyd Saltman (Craigielaw)
John Gallagher (Swanston)
Scott Henry (Cardross)
Paul O’Hara (Colville Park)
Kevin McAlpine (Alyth)
Keir McNicoll (Carnoustie)