Nolan and McClean tied at top of Irish Men's Amateur Open

Just 47 places separate the Nolan and McClean in the World Amateur Golf Rankings.

Liam Nolan is joint-top of the standings after the second round of the Flogas Irish Men's Amateur Open Championship at County Sligo Golf Club. Picture: Thos Caffrey/Golffile

Galway golfer Liam Nolan will do battle with his good friend and fellow Walker Cup star again on Saturday as he remains locked together with Matt McClean on -8 at the top of the standings in the Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship.

The 24-year-old made a fast start and eagled the third on Friday morning and as the sun beamed down and heat ratcheted up in County Sligo Golf Club, the duo put the pressure on the rest of the field and overtook early leader, Joe O’Neill (Berehaven).