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Nick Poppleton Added to Great Britain and Ireland Squad for St Andrews Trophy
Nick Poppleton has been invited to join the Great Britain and Ireland squad for the St Andrews Trophy match against the Continent of Europe at Linna Golf in Finland this July.
The 24-year-old has been added to the squad following his win in the Brabazon Trophy at Frilford Heath last week.
Craig Watson, Great Britain and Ireland captain, said, “Nick played exceptional golf to win the Brabazon Trophy last week and his selection for the Great Britain and Ireland squad is a reflection of his overall form.
“Nick’s inclusion shows there is still time for players to play their way into contention for the match and we are following the key amateur events closely. We are very much looking forward to what will be a challenging match against the Continent of Europe in Finland next month.”
Watson gathered his squad ahead of the St Andrews Links Trophy this week before the final nine-strong team is announced after the European Men’s Team Championship in July.
The 2018 GB&I St Andrews Trophy squad is:
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Todd Clements, Braintree, England. Age 21 |
Sam Locke, Stonehaven, Scotland. Age 19 |
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Robin Dawson, Tramore, Ireland. Age 22 |
Ryan Lumsden, Royal Wimbledon, Scotland. Age 21 |
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Alex Fitzpatrick, Hallamshire, England. Age 19 |
Billy McKenzie, Rowlands Castle, England. Age 23 |
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Calum Fyfe, Cawder, Scotland. Age 20 |
Gian-Marco Petrozzi, Trentham, England. Age 21 |
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Alex Gleeson, Castle, Ireland. Age 24 |
Nick Poppleton, Wath, England. Age 24 |
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David Hague, Malton & Norton, England. Age 21 |
Caolan Rafferty, Dundalk, Ireland. Age 25 |
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Harry Hall, West Cornwall, England. Age 20 |
Sandy Scott, Nairn, Scotland. Age 19 |
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Benjamin Jones, Northamptonshire County, England. Age 19 |
Jamie Stewart, Old Course Ranfurly, Scotland. Age 18 |
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Matthew Jordan, Royal Liverpool, England. Age 22 |
Euan Walker, Kilmarnock (Barassie), Scotland. Age 22 |
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Rowan Lester, Hermitage, Ireland. Age 22 |
Robin Williams, Peterborough Milton, England. Age 16 |
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Andrew Wilson, Darlington, England. Age 24 |
For more information about the St Andrews Trophy, including the history of the match and a record of past results, go to randa.org/Championships/StAndr
