A top-quality field chasing Irish Amateur Close glory

The Championship is a 54-hole strokeplay affair this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic with a 90-strong field

Winning your first "Major" is the dream of every top amateur and the Sandy Hills Links at the stunning Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort will identify a top-class winner in the AIG Irish Amateur Close this weekend.

The Championship is a 54-hole strokeplay affair this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic with a 90-strong field bracing itself to do battle with Pat Ruddy's 7,255-yard test with winds forecast to gust to 36 mph for Friday's opening round.