The Scotsman

Mcwilliam gets the nod again for Royal St George’s test

- By MARTIN DEMPSTER

A boy ne’ sSh ann onMc william, who played in the Curtis Cup last year, has retained her place in the Great Britain and Ireland team for the V ag li a no Trophy.

The 19-year-old has been named in an initial sixstrong line-up, with two more players to be added after the Women’s Amateur Championsh­ip at Royal County Down next week.

Join in gMc William in trying to land GB&I’S first win over the Continent of Europe at Royal St George’s later this month will be English trio Alice Hewson, Lily May Humphreys and Isob el Wardle, as well as Irish pair Olivia Mehaffey and Julie Mccarthy.

“We have selected a great group of players who have already this season played some wonderful golf,” said GB&I captain Elaine R atcliffe, “We will be keeping a close eye on events during the Women’s Amateur Championsh­ip next week to determine the two players who will complete our team.”

McWil li am’ s club mate Carmen Griffiths has been named along with fellow 15-year- old Hannah Darling from Broomiekno­we in the team for the junior equivalent, which is being staged at the Kent venue at the same time.

They will be bidding to help GB&I win that match for the first time since it was inaugurate­d in 2011, with Maria Dunne, who is captaining the side for the first time, also selecting Beth Cou lt er,Darcey Harry, Patience Rhode sand Ffion Tynan.

“I am looking forward to working with these young golfers,” said Dunne. “The players are very much looking forward tot he ch allenge of playing at Royal St George’s.”

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