R&A reveals new Boys Amateur format

The new year will see a new format to the Boys Amateur Championship – brining it more in line with the Amateur Championship.

The R&A has announced that competitors will now contest 36 holes of strokeplay qualifying over two courses, with just the top 64 plus ties making it through to the matchplay rounds, meaning the 2009 Boys Amateur, won by England’s Tom Lewis (pictured), will be the last in the straight matchplay format.

As a result, additional qualifying venues will be used to host two days of strokeplay competition. In 2010, this will see Irvine Golf Club share the strokeplay rounds with Kilmarnock Barassie,

Enmore Park and Burnham & Berrow Golf Clubs will play host to the earlier rounds in 2011, while 2012 will see Coxmoor share qualifying with Notts.

The 2010 Boys Amateur Championship will be held from Tuesday August 10 to Sunday August 15. For more information, visit www.randa.org.“I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour and my fellow competitors, for their understanding,” said the 33-year-old.

“What's most important now is that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for personal healing.

“After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.”

After his statement was released, Woods’ sponsor, consultancy firm Accenture, indicated it would be parting company with the under fire star, adding that “he is no longer the right representative for its advertising.”

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