Peter O’Keeffe digs deep to make matchplay stage in West of Ireland

Peter O'Keeffe. Picture Dan Linehan

Douglas’ Peter O’Keeffe dug deep and fired a one-under 70 to make the matchplay stages in the Connolly’s Audi West of Ireland Amateur Championship at Co Sligo.

The reigning Irish Close and Irish Amateur Open champion began the third qualifying round three strokes outside the 16 qualifying places on seven-over par but birdied three of his first six holes before holding on to finish 13th on six-over.