Carly Booth
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Carly Booth is a Scottish professional golfer
. At the end of 2009, aged 17, she became the youngest-ever Scot to qualify for the Ladies European Tour
. Booth became the youngest ladies' club champion in Britain at the age of 11 at Dunblane New.
Academy in Florida
was followed by a spell at a school in Arizona
. As a youngster, Booth was able to practice on the course made exclusively for her and her brother, professional golfer Wallace, by her father Wally at the family farm near Comrie
. Wally was a Commonwealth Games
silver medallist wrestling champion.
in the British Masters Pro-Am and at 14 she appeared in her first professional event, the Ladies Scottish Open
, and finished 13th. She was rated the No. 1 junior in Europe after winning the European Junior Masters in 2007, the same year she lifted the Scottish Under-18 and Under-21 titles. In 2008, she became the youngest player to represent Great Britain & Ireland in the 76-year history of the Curtis Cup
, facing the Americans in the 35th staging of that match at St Andrews. She also played at the Junior Ryder Cup
in 2006 and 2008 and won the Daily Telegraph Finals in 2007 and 2008. In 2010, she finished 14th at LET Final Stage Qualifying School for 2010.
at the Lalla Meryem Cup
in Morocco.
Professional golfer
In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
. At the end of 2009, aged 17, she became the youngest-ever Scot to qualify for the Ladies European Tour
Ladies European Tour
The Ladies European Tour is a professional golf tour for women which was founded in 1979. It is based in England. Like many UK-based sports organisations it is a company limited by guarantee, a legal structure which enables it to focus on maximising returns to its members through prize money,...
. Booth became the youngest ladies' club champion in Britain at the age of 11 at Dunblane New.
Early years
Upon turning professional, Booth had a golf scholarship to complete at Glenalmond School in Scotland. She started there after returning from America, where a stay at David Leadbetter'sDavid Leadbetter (golf instructor)
David Leadbetter is a leading golf instructor, originally from Worthing in England. He began his career on the European and Southern African tours, but had little success as a player...
Academy in Florida
Florida
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was followed by a spell at a school in Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
. As a youngster, Booth was able to practice on the course made exclusively for her and her brother, professional golfer Wallace, by her father Wally at the family farm near Comrie
Comrie
Comrie is an affluent village and parish in the southern highlands of Scotland, towards the western end of the Strathearn district of Perth and Kinross, seven miles west of Crieff. The village has won the Royal Horticultural Society "Large Village Britain in Bloom Winner" in 2007 and 2010...
. Wally was a Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
silver medallist wrestling champion.
Amateur career
Booth enjoyed an amateur career richly laced with records and accolades, being described as a Scottish golfing prodigy. Aged 12, she played with Sandy LyleSandy Lyle
Alexander Walter Barr "Sandy" Lyle, MBE is a Scottish professional golfer. Lyle has won two major championships during his career. Along with Nick Faldo and Ian Woosnam, he became one of Britain's top golfers during the 1980s...
in the British Masters Pro-Am and at 14 she appeared in her first professional event, the Ladies Scottish Open
Ladies Scottish Open
The Ladies Scottish Open is a professional golf tournament on the Ladies European Tour that is held in Scotland. It was first played in 1986 but has not been a regular fixture on the tour schedule.-Winners:-External links:*...
, and finished 13th. She was rated the No. 1 junior in Europe after winning the European Junior Masters in 2007, the same year she lifted the Scottish Under-18 and Under-21 titles. In 2008, she became the youngest player to represent Great Britain & Ireland in the 76-year history of the Curtis Cup
Curtis Cup
The Curtis Cup is the best known team trophy for women amateur golfers, awarded in the biennial Curtis Cup Match . It is co-organised by the United States Golf Association and the Ladies Golf Union and is contested by teams representing the United States and "Great Britain and Ireland"...
, facing the Americans in the 35th staging of that match at St Andrews. She also played at the Junior Ryder Cup
Junior Ryder Cup
The Junior Ryder Cup is a team golf competition between Europe and the United States. It is based on the men's Ryder Cup and is run by the same organisations, the PGA of America and Ryder Cup Ltd . The teams consist of six boys and six girls...
in 2006 and 2008 and won the Daily Telegraph Finals in 2007 and 2008. In 2010, she finished 14th at LET Final Stage Qualifying School for 2010.
Professional career
Booth made her professional debut on the Ladies European TourLadies European Tour
The Ladies European Tour is a professional golf tour for women which was founded in 1979. It is based in England. Like many UK-based sports organisations it is a company limited by guarantee, a legal structure which enables it to focus on maximising returns to its members through prize money,...
at the Lalla Meryem Cup
Lalla Meryem Cup
The Lalla Meryem Cup is a women's professional golf tournament that takes place in Morocco.The tournament has been played annually in Rabat since 1993 and is held alongside the King Hassan II Trophy....
in Morocco.
Amateur wins
- Ladies Home International: 2007 & 2009
- Scottish Girls U18: 2007 & 2008
- Scottish Girls U21: 2007
- Daily Telegraph Finals: 2007 & 2008
- European Young Master: 2007
Team appearances
Amateur- Curtis CupCurtis CupThe Curtis Cup is the best known team trophy for women amateur golfers, awarded in the biennial Curtis Cup Match . It is co-organised by the United States Golf Association and the Ladies Golf Union and is contested by teams representing the United States and "Great Britain and Ireland"...
(representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2008 - Junior Ryder CupJunior Ryder CupThe Junior Ryder Cup is a team golf competition between Europe and the United States. It is based on the men's Ryder Cup and is run by the same organisations, the PGA of America and Ryder Cup Ltd . The teams consist of six boys and six girls...
(representing Europe): 2006 & 2008