The Island bares its teeth as Irish trio tackle conditions to share lead

Not a single golfer in 132-man field at Flogas Irish Amateur Open managed to break par as gusting winds take their toll

Tough day at the office: West of Ireland winner Alan Fahy (Bray) did his best to survive the wicked weather at The Island. Pic: Golffile/Thos Caffrey

The Island proved the big winner for the second day running as winds gusting to 35 kmph left the elite field struggling in the Flogas Irish Amateur Open.

The scoring average for the morning wave was in the 80s before the southwest wind eased. But even then, not one player in the 132-man field could match par yesterday.