A Wimbledon golfer has reason to smile after it was announced he would be representing his home country in the World Amateur Team Championships.

Ryan Lumsden will be teeing off in Ireland next month as part of the team Scotland and his selection has those involved buzzing with excitement.

“It is always difficult to select a squad but we look at the results not just this season but year-on-year and examine stroke averages," Scottish Golf performance director said.

“Ryan has had a great experience having qualified for the US Open and has been playing consistently on the men’s side, while Connie Jaffrey played in the World Amateur Team Championships two years ago and is our highest-ranked female.

“I am confident all six players will give a good account of themselves and we look forward to testing ourselves against the best next month.”

The Royal Wimbledon Golf Club player will join Sandy Scott and Euan Walker to represent the men’s side, while Jaffrey, Hannah McCook and Shannon McWilliam will team up in the women’s event.