Law and White new caps in Scotland team

for men's home internationals at Southport

NEWS RELEASE ISSUED BY SCOTTISH GOLF UNION
Allied Surveyors Scottish Amateur Champion David Law and Lundin’s James White will be rewarded for this season’s performances when they receive their first full Scotland caps in the forthcoming Home Internationals at Hillside Golf Club in Southport (26-28 August).
At just 18 years old, Law propelled himself into the record books by defeating Paul O’Hara in the final which went to extra holes at Royal Troon’s Open Championship Course, to become the first golfer to win both the national boys and men’s match play titles in the same season.
Following that sensational performance the newly crowned national champion has fully justified his call up to the Scotland Men’s team, sponsored by Aberdeen Asset Management. Former Scottish Boys Champion James White also brings good form into the team and is currently ranked third in the SGU Order of Merit following a number of top finishes this season, including making it to the fifth round of the Scottish Amateur Championship.
They are accompanied by all six of the team who triumphed at last month’s European Team Championship at Conwy in Wales.
Gavin Dear and Wallace Booth, the current World Champions who will represent GB&I hopes at the Walker Cup later this year, will make their third appearance at the Home Internationals. Their fellow Perthshire team mate Glenn Campbell also brings a wealth of experience to the team, having been a member of the winning side in 2005 and 2006, he will be playing in his seventh Home Internationals series. Last year’s Scottish Boys Champion Michael Stewart and Ross Kellett have also retained their places, along with the final member of the European team, SGU Order of Merit Leader Paul O’Hara.
Like O’Hara, Keir McNicoll’s inclusion in the team will mark his fourth experience of playing in the quadrangular event as the home unions battle for the Raymond Trophy. Last year’s SGU Order of Merit winner Steven McEwan and James Byrne complete the 11 strong side, with Byrne representing the third change to last year’s line up having made his debut in the event in 2007.
Ireland, who claimed the Home Internatonals hat-trick at boys', men's and senior level last year, are aiming to retain their title, whilst England who last won the title in 2007 will attempt to make the very most of home advantage.

Scotland Team:

Scott Knowles (Non-playing Captain)
Wallace Booth (Comrie)
James Byrne (Banchory)
Glenn Campbell (Blairgowrie)
Gavin Dear (Murrayshall)
Ross Kellett (Colville Park)
David Law (Hazlehead)
Steven McEwan (Caprington)
Keir McNicoll (Carnoustie)
Paul O’Hara (Colville Park)
Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck)
James White (Lundin)