Royal Troon, scene of Justin
Leonard's Open victory three years ago, is to stage the Amateur Championship
in 2003.
Previous winners of the title over the Ayrshire links include current Walker
Cup captain Peter McEvoy 25 years ago, John Beharrell in 1956 at just 18 and
American Charlie Yates in 1938.
The championship is being held at Hoylake this June, Prestwick next year and
Royal Porthcawl in 2002.
