McElhinney heads Irish team for European Championship

Brian McElhinney, winner of the British Amateur Championship at Royal Birkdale last weekend heads Ireland’s team for the European Team Championship which will be played over the Hillside course in Southport, England, from June 28 to July 2.

Jim Carvill (Warrenpoint), recently reinstated to the amateur ranks after a spell in the professional ranks, and winner of last weekend’s East of Ireland Championship at Co Louth Golf Club, is also included.