McBride last of Irish at Royal St George’s

Paul McBride is the only Irish star left standing in the 122nd Amateur Championship at Royal St George’s on the Kent coast.

The Island golfer beat Lytham Trophy winner Jack Singh Brar by one hole to secure a quarter-final clash with Englishman Harry Ellis.

After taking the first two holes McBride produced a professional performance to seal victory. England’s Singh Brar fought back but McBride never let go of his lead, the Irishman did lose the 15th, which closed the gap to one hole, but McBride still edged to victory.