McGeady still hopeful of first Irish success in Sydney

MICHAEL MCGEADY remains hopeful of a first ever Irish success, despite dropping one stroke from the lead on day three of the prestigious Lake Macquarie Amateur Championship in Australia.

McGeady carded a third round one under par 71 in humid conditions on the Belmont course at Newcastle, north of Sydney.

The Derry golfer slipped from a second day three-way share of the lead, at 10 under par, and into a two-way share of fifth place, on 11 under par, but just one shot behind four Australian players who head the event on 12 under par.