Danville, CA – The United States Team will be defending the James Cup against an International Team of lefty amateurs representing 10 countries: Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden and Switzerland.

The United States holds a 2-0 record in the Championship by prevailing at the inaugural 2002 Matches in Spain and again in 2003 in Canada.

Following Ireland the Matches will again take the U.S. Team across the pond to Taiwan in 2006 and New Zealand in 2008.

For additional information on the Championship visit http://www.leftygolf.org.

About the Championship:
This unique Championship for amateur left-handed golfers dates back to 1973. It became an International Championship in 2002 with an objective of promoting international goodwill through spirited competition, sportsmanship, individual and national pride.

Future objectives include developing a winning partnership with a sponsor to provide support for a worthwhile charity. At the top of our list is The First Tee, an excellent youth charity which impacts the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.

Contact:
Wally Mattson, Chairman
James Cup Championship
http://www.leftygolf.org
(925) 736-8774