Edwards awarded captaincy

Welshman to lead 2011 Walker Cup team at Aberdeen

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Edwards awarded captaincy

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Nigel Edwards has been named as captain of the Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup team to face the United States at Royal Aberdeen in 2011.

The Welshman played in four successive editions of the Walker Cup between 2001 and 2007, winning four matches, losing five and halving three.

"I am delighted to have been invited to be the next Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup captain," Edwards stated.

"It is a great honour for me, my family and for Welsh golf, and I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead.

"The goal is to win back the Walker Cup at Royal Aberdeen and I will lead the team with great pride and enthusiasm.

"I will put all of my Walker Cup experience to good use in ensuring that the team selected prepares well and performs to the very best of its ability."

Edwards played a key role in GB&I's 2003 triumph at Ganton, sinking a 30-yard putt from off the green at the 17th to ensure overall victory and finishing as leading points scorer in the process.

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