Five Irish internationals have made an early exit from the West of Ireland championship at Rosses Point.

The Matchplay pairings for the West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship have been announced.

Newlands’ Andrew Hogan defied 40 mph gusts to card a four-under par 67 and grab the silver medal for the leading qualifier in the West of Ireland Championship at Rosses Point.

England’s Jonathan Hurst has set his sights on the West of Ireland Amateur Open title after a level-par 71 gave him the first round lead at wind-blown Rosses Point today.