Hurley still in the hunt for European Amateur glory

Gary Hurley is still very much in contention to become the first Irish winner of the European Amateur Championship for eight years after finishing day two on the Dukes Course at St Andrews in a four-way tie for the lead.

The 21-year-old West Waterford star took a one-shot lead into the second day after a superb first round 66 and, despite recording a one-over-par 72 yesterday, still remains very much in the hunt for the crown, at four under, with 36 holes remaining..

His second round comprised level halves of 36 and included four birdies, 10 pars and three bogeys.