Young Scot leads the way at Ballyliffin

Two Irish among top 64 amateurs qualify for matchplay which begins today at Co Donegal links

Connor Graham competing at The 129th Amateur Championship at Ballyliffin. Picture: R&A

Scotland’s Connor Graham stood firm on a testing day to finish as the leading qualifier in The 129th Amateur Championship at Ballyliffin.

The 17-year-old from Blairgowrie, who led the 288-strong field after an opening 65 on Ballyliffin’s Old Course, fortified his position at the top with a one-under-par 71 over the Glashedy Links.