Brewerton Balances Exams with Curtis Cup

Becky Brewerton, the 17-year old bright spark at the heart of amateur golf's resurgence in Wales, is working hard on her A levels despite distractions such as the Curtis Cup at Ganton on June 24-25, writes Robin Barwick.

The youngest golfer to win the Welsh and British Ladies Amateur Strokeplay titles, which she did last year, Brewerton has been voted BBC Wales Junior Sports Personality of the Year.

It is not easy, though, when a golfer in such demand is trying to combine a flourishing golf career with an excellent academic one.

"I've had to take a lot of time off school recently, but my teachers are very supportive and help me out of class," said Brewerton, who will be one of the youngest players to play for Great Britain & Ireland against the United States in the biennial contest.

"I've got A level maths modules the week before the Curtis Cup, which are important because they go towards my final grade. Luckily they finish the day before team practice starts."

Brewerton, who has already dropped one A level course to devote more time to golf, still has a year to go with her maths and history courses. The golf season though, is approaching its most important period. "I'm really trying to peak in time for the big events, such as the Curtis Cup, and I'm happy with how my form is going at the moment."