Rafferty cruises into last 32

Caolan Rafferty showed his title credentials as he beat Frenchman David Ravetto to cruise into the last 32 of the 122nd Amateur Championship at Royal St George’s, Sandwich on the Kent coast.

The Dundalk star stole the headlines on Tuesday as he equalled the course record with a stunning 10-under par 62 and continued that form in match play. He was two-up after just three holes and kept that lead until the halfway stage. He then doubled his advantage after hole 12 before sealing a 5&3 victory.

“I was steady again,” said Rafferty. “Setting the course record at Prince’s gave me that extra boost knowing my game is there.”