Portmarnock's Noel Fox hit a two under par 70 to take a three shot lead into the final two rounds of the AIB Irish Amateur Open at Royal Dublin.

Brendan McGovern played the shot of a lifetime at Sutton during the BCM Handy Wallace pro-am tournament.

North of Ireland amateur open championship at Royal Portrush:

Headfort professional Brendan McGovern has won the MasterCard Irish PGA Southern Championship at Arklow but had to survive the drama of a five-holes play-off with Jimmy Heggarty before taking the title.

Eamon Logue is the surprise overnight leader after the first round in the Smurfit PGA Irish Region Championship at Westport.

Leslie Walker staved off a firm challenge from defending champion Eamon

BANK OF IRELAND/MASTERCARD IRISH PGA (Southern Branch) CHAMPIONSHIP AT ARKLOE:

Ulster have won the Youths' Interprovincial Matches at Castlerock with a closing five-and-a-half matches to three-and-a-half matches win over Connacht.

Munster could hold the ace card in the final action during the championship tomorrow (Sunday) despite losing five-four to Ulster on the second day.

On the opening day fo the 2001 interpros, holders Leinster were held to a draw by Ulster who finished last at Thurles 12 months ago.

European seniors tour player Paul Leonard took the lead after the first day’s play in the 54 holes Great Northern Hotel Tournament at Bundoran.