Peter Kerr makes impressive start in Galway

Chemistry student Peter Kerr is hoping he can come up with the magic formula and win his maiden championship after leading the qualifiers for the matchplay stages of the AIG Amateur Close at Galway.

The 19-year old reached the semi-finals at Ballyliffin last year, falling to eventual champion Alex Gleeson at the 18th after a brilliant battle.

Time will tell if it’s his moment to shine but after carding a second successive 69 to win the Silver Medal on a countback from Co Sligo’s David Brady, he looks like he’ll be a tough nut to crack for Galway Bay’s Michael Shiel in today’s first round.