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Jurrian Van Der Vaart leads after 36 holes of 2008 European Men’s Individual Amateur Golf Championship at Esbjerg Golf Club, Denmark

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Virginia Tech NCAA All-American Golf Student Jurrian Van Der Vaart from the Netherlands (pictured below) leads after 36 holes of the 2008 European Men’s Individual Amateur Golf Championship at Esbjerg Golf Club, Denmark.

England’s Luke Goddard leads after opening round of European Mens Individual Amateur Golf Championship

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England’s Luke Goddard from Hendon leads on three-under 68 (34-34) after the first round of the European men’s individual amateur golf championship at Esbjerg Golf Club, Denmark

Above, Luke is pictured with the 2006 McEvoy Trophy

New Zealand’s Danny Lee in pole position to win R&A Mark H McCormack Medal

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This week sees the conclusion of the race to win this year’s Mark H McCormack Medal, awarded to the world’s number one amateur at the conclusion of the US and European Amateur Championships. With these prestigious events taking place on either side of the pond.

Richard Sadler goes route 66 to lead after opening round of Logan Trophy

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Richard Sadler’s return to the amateur game this year couldn’t have come at a better time as he set the pace with a superb 66 in the opening round of the Logan Trophy at Shifnal.

Kendleshire trio seek to capture English Golf Union Champion Club crown

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Chris Lloyd, an England under 16 international who has been selected for the European Junior Ryder Cup team, is one of a host of leading players who will be in action in the English Champion Club Tournament at The Wiltshire Golf Club Wootton Bassett, on 29th - 30th August.

Banchory’s James Byrne wins SGU Order of Merit North East District Open at Newburgh Golf Club

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Arizona State University student James Byrne won the 2008 SGU Order of Merit North East District Open at Newburgh Golf Club by the comfortable margin of seven strokes from Lewis Kirton from Newmachar, who also plays on the NCAA Collegiate circuit for the University of Louisville, Kentucky.

Scotland name four new caps for 2008 Mens Home Internationals

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Steven McEwan from Caprington Golf Club, who was runner-up in the 2008 Scottish Mens Amateur Golf Championship will be one of four new picks in the Scotland Mens Team looking for victory on home soil when the 2008 Macdonald Hotels Home Internationals takes place next month.

Above, Callum Macaulay 2008 Scottish Mens Champion who will spearhead the team

14 players to represent England at International European Amateur Championship at Esbjerg Golf Club

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Eight members of the England team selected for next month’s Home Internationals are among a group of 14 players representing the EGU in the International European Amateur Championship at Esbjerg Golf Club, Denmark on 20th - 23rd August.

Above, Dale Whitnell (Five Lakes) with Bill Tillman of Surrey County Golf