Rory McIlroy was frustrated with his finish as Banbridge’s Richard Kilpatrick grabbed a share of the halfway lead in the AIB Irish Amateur Open at Royal Dublin.

Rory McIlroy lost his way on the back nine as Czech champion Marek Novy grabbed the first round lead in the AIB Irish Amateur Open at Royal Dublin.

IRISH YOUTHS AMATEUR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2006

The Irish Youths Amateur Open Championship at Portumna Golf Club