Golf: Ballymena rugby star sets pace

Ballymena rugby player Alex McCloy set the pace with a course record of 65 on the Valley Course in the opening round of the Carlsberg North of Ireland Championship at Portrush today.

Mon, 09 Jul, 2001 - 20:44

Ballymena rugby player Alex McCloy set the pace with a course record of 65 on the Valley Course in the opening round of the Carlsberg North of Ireland Championship at Portrush today.

McCloy began with an eagle two and added five birdies.

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