Moriarty to lead Ireland’s magnificent seven in charge for Sandwich

COLM MORIARTY will lead a seven-strong Irish challenge bidding for just 12 spots in the British Open at Sandwich when 36-hole Local Final Qualifying takes place at four venues in Kent today.

The Glasson touring professional has been drawn at Rye where Co Louth amateur Simon Ward will also tee it up in the 72-man field seeking one of three qualifying places on offer at each venue.

Portmarnock’s Noel Fox and Royal Dublin’s Patrick Devine will be amongst those in action at Littlestone.