Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Pickering brothers set for international test

Pontypridd’s Dan and Jamie Pickering are set to lead Wales in to this month’s Under-16s Quadrangular event at Southerndown.

Wales take on Scotland, Ireland and Holland from March 25-28, with the brothers leading a team of eight against their European counterparts.

At the same time, a Welsh squad travel to Rosslare to take on Ireland in an under-18s fixture, with Cradoc's Charlie Spencer-White, who is flying back specially from his home in America to take part in the match and build on his win in the IJGT Major Championship at Hampton Hall in Bluffton, South Carolina last November.

“These are the first teams picked under the new Golf Union of Wales selection policy, which hopefully is clearer for everyone to follow,” explained Ben Waterhouse, director of performance. “As the season goes on, then selection will be based on more evidence.

“The aim is to make the system as transparent and consistent as possible for the benefit of those included in the teams and – perhaps more importantly – for those who have been left out to see what they need to do to be selected next time.

“We are particularly looking forward to hosting the quadrangular event at Southerndown, and hope the team can make the most of home advantage. They have recently played on the course to try and make the most of the opportunity against three strong teams.

“The challenge of Ireland and Scotland will be familiar to everyone, while Holland are emerging as one of the major European powers at this level.

“It is also a boost for the Wales Boys team to have Charlie available for this international match in Ireland. It shows his commitment to representing his country.”

Wales teams for forthcoming international fixtures:

U-16 Quadrangular (Southerndown, March 25-28):
Ben Chamberlain (Padeswood & Buckley), Tom Davies (Penrhos), Tom Froom (Nefyn & District), Jordan Golley (Clyne), Harri Jones (Abergele), Joe Phillips (Gower), Dan Pickering (Pontypridd), Jamie Pickering (Pontypridd).
Manager: Steve Joseph.
Coach: John Peters.

Wales Boys v Ireland (Rosslare, March 26-27):
Jake Darlington (Celtic Manor), Jack Davidson (Llanwern), Tim Harry (Vale Resort), Rhys Jones (Mountain Ash), Otto Mand (Greenmeadow), Alex Matthews (Cardiff), Charlie Spencer-White (Cradoc), Tom Williams (Wrexham).
Manager: Daniel Farmer.
Coach: Neil Matthews.

Wales v Yorkshire (Huddersfield, April 4):
U-16: Ben Chamberlain, Tom Davies, Jordan Golley, Tim Harry, Dan Pickering, Tom Williams.
U-15: Tom Froom, Matthew Harris (St Mellons) , Seb Jones, Tom Jones, Lewis Moore (Padeswood & Buckley), Jamie Pickering.

Wales Girls v Scotland Under-16s (Strathmore, April 4-5):
Team A: Ella Griffiths (Pyle & Kenfig), Angharad Evans (St Pierre), Harrie Llewellyn (Vale Resort).
Team B: Sadie Dewington Davies (North Wales), Lucy Jones (Wrexham), Bethan Morris (Tenby).
Captain: Kay Bradbury.

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