Irish Open in date clash

The date of the 2014 Irish Open has been confirmed but to be staged the same week as the British Amateur Championship at Royal Portrush.

The June 19-22nd 2014 date, at a venue still to be decided, was revealed at a Players Committee meeting held on the eve of the Portugal Masters in Vilamoura.

Ireland’s Simon Thornton is among seven players tied for the lead with six under par 65s on the opening day played in superb conditions on the Oceanico Victoria course.