James Sugrue wins British Amateur Championship, and ticket for major appearances

Mallow’s James Sugrue achieved the ambition of a lifetime at Portmarnock today when he won the British Amateur Championship and with it, an appearance in next month’s British Open at Royal Portrush followed by next year’s US Masters and Open.

The 22-year-old displayed nerves of steel in withstanding a magnificent fight back by his Scottish opponent Euan Walker (Kilmarnock Barassie) to emerge winner by two holes of the 36-hole contest.