Local knowledge proves useful for Ruairí O'Connor at West of Ireland

HOME COMFORTS: Ruairi O'Connor drives on the 1st hole during Round 1 of the West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship at Co Sligo Golf Club, Rosses Point. Picture: Thos Caffrey/Golffile

Local golfer Ruairi O’Connor claimed a share of the lead after Day 1 of the Connolly’s Audi West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship at County Sligo Golf Club.

O’Connor shot 70 on Friday to lie on -1 alongside Rory Williamson, Eoin Sullivan and pre championship favourite Arron Edwards-Hill.