Fourteen year-old Scot Carly Booth has become one of the youngest players to be chosen to play for a Britain and Ireland squad. The announcement of the squad is ahead of the Vagliano Trophy and Commonwealth tournament next season. Booth - who, at 11, partnered Sandy Lyle to victory in the British Masters pro-am - has now earned a scholarship to David Leadbetter’s Florida academy. She was also part of the side which tied the junior Ryder Cup in September. The squad was picked by the Ladies’ Golf Union and the union’s chairman Gillian Kirkwood is pleased that they are able to give so much experience to the young group.

“We are delighted to give a number of young players the opportunity of being part of the LGU training programme,” she said. “We believe that the mix of youth and experience will ensure that strong teams are selected for the two matches.” Curtis Cup quartet Tara Delaney, Naomi Edwards, Breanne Loucks and Melissa Reid have also been named in the squad. Source: news.bbc.co.uk