McIlroy leads Irish Amateur Open field

Sixteen-year old Rory McIlroy, who successfully defended the West of Ireland Championship last weekend, heads the entries for the AIB Irish Amateur Open Championship.

The championship will be held at Portmarnock Golf Club on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 12, 13 and 14. There will be 65 overseas players from 12 countries including Australia, Belgium, Chile, England and the USA.