SCOTLAND’S Elaine Farquharson-Black will captain Great Britain and Ireland in the Curtis Cup for the second time when the biennial encounter against the United States is played in New York in 2018.

Farquharson-Black led GB&I to a three-point win at Dun Laoghaire last year and will be looking to retain the trophy at Quaker Ridge from June 8-10.

“I am very proud to have been selected to captain Great Britain and Ireland again and I am looking forward to the challenge of retaining the trophy after our memorable win at Dun Laoghaire last year,” Farquharson-Black said.

“We will be working with a very talented group of golfers over the coming months before we select a team of eight players for what promises to be a thrilling match.”

The Curtis Cup is a biennial match between amateur golfers from Great Britain and Ireland and the United States.