Maybin not giving up on Walker Cup spot

GARETH MAYBIN concedes he has to impress this week at Royal Portrush where the 22-year-old Walker Cup team candidate defends the Magners North of Ireland Amateur open championship.

The USA-based student hasn’t given up hope of making a debut for the GB and Ireland team in the September Walker Cup match against the United States at Ganton.

The Ballyclare player said: “The first priority this week is to make the top 64 from stroke play qualifying. You must never take anything for granted in this game, nor underestimate the difficult test players face on The Valley course.”