Eddie Pepperell has been named in Great Britain and Ireland’s provisional Walker Cup squad.

The 19-year-old Drayton Park member is in a 23-man training squad for the match against USA at Royal Aberdeen next September.

Pepperell, who represented England in the recent World Amateur Team Championships in Argentina, will learn his fate when the final squad of ten is announced in August.

He was also in the provisional squad in 2009, but failed to make the cut after some comparatively disappointing results.

“I have no doubt that every one of the 23 players we have selected could acquit themselves well in next year’s match,” said GB&I Walker Cup captain, Nigel Edwards.

“But it is up to them to show that they are ready for the challenge that the USA will present by performing with distinction and backing up their most recent performances during the season to come.

Edwards added: “Players from this group will form the majority of the ten-man team.

“However, GB&I selectors will be at all major amateur events next year, so there is every chance that someone, not included in this initial 23, could play their way into the side.”

Also is in the squad is Pepperell’s fellow Berks, Bucks & Oxon player Tyrrell Hatton (Harleyford).