Robin Dawson focused on the job at hand

Robin Dawson is determined not get ahead of himself as he takes a two-stroke lead into the third round of the Flogas Irish Amateur Open at Royal County Down.

Despite facing a cold southeast wind, the 22-year-old Tramore talent was pleased to birdie the 18th to add a level par 71 to his stunning opening 65 to lead on six-under-par from England’s Alex Fitzpatrick, brother of Ryder Cup player Matthew.

A member of the 20-man Great Britain and Ireland panel, he’s highly fancied to make next year’s Walker Cup team.