Peter McEvoy, who led Britain
and Ireland to the world amateur team title in Chile last year and to victory
over America in the Walker Cup in September, has been reappointed captain.
McEvoy will take charge for the St Andrews Trophy against the Continent of Europe
at Turnberry on June 30-July 1.
He will also lead the side when they defend the world crown in Berlin and the
2001 Walker Cup in Georgia.