Dec. 20, 2004 – Nick Faldo has invited the 12 year-old Scottish golfing sensation, Carly Booth, to join the 2005 line-up of Team Faldo. From the next training session in January, Carly will line-up next to some of the best young golfers in Britain and take her place under the watchful eye of Europe’s most successful golfer.

Carly impressed Nick and his panel of handpicked experts throughout the 2004 Faldo Series, where she won two of the three Scottish events and finished second in the Series final. Her obvious potential has now been rewarded with this chance to benefit from the opportunities that Team Faldo can offer – the same opportunities that have guided previous members like Zane Scotland, Sam Osborne and James Heath, all of whom have graduated to the professional circuit.

“I have been watching Carly closely since her appearance at the Faldo Series final a couple of years back and she has been hugely impressive,” said Nick after the announcement. “Carly is an exceptional talent and I’m looking forward to working closely with her throughout the year.”

Through Team Faldo, Nick hopes to develop and nurture the skills, which have brought young golfers like Carly to the attention of the Team Faldo panel. Her first step down that road will be to attend a training session in January at the Faldo Golf Institute at Brocket Hall Golf Club, Hertfordshire, with Nick’s team of experts. During this session, Carly and her teammates will receive a minimum one-year development programme tailored to suit each individual member. They will then join Nick at one of the Faldo Golf Institutes by Marriott in America early next year to continue their training. There will be regular training sessions throughout 2005 and a number of unique opportunities – not least of all the chance to develop a close relationship with Nick and to benefit from his 27 years as a professional golfer.

“It was just fantastic meeting Nick at the Faldo Series final and I’m really looking forward to working with him and Team Faldo,” said Carly after the announcement. “It’s definitely a step up and I am very excited about it, although I will have to watch my schoolwork doesn't suffer – at least that's what my mum says!”

Nick Faldo established the Faldo Series in 1996 to identify and nurture the next generation of champion golfers in Europe. Underwritten by Nick, the Faldo Series is part of The Faldo Trust for Tomorrow’s Champions (charity no. 1102719), a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. Combining competition with education, the Series is aimed at young golfers under the age of 21. The schedule includes tournaments at a varied selection of the UK and Ireland’s finest championship venues. Competitors also benefit from a series of unique seminars with Nick’s hand picked panel of experts on every aspect of the sport.

For further information, please contact:
Martin Forsyth
Faldo Series Press Office
T: 020 8675 4259 or F: 020 8772 6679
E: martin.forsyth@renaissancepr.com