Max Kennedy last Irishman standing at R&A Amateur Championship in Ballyliffin

“My short game was really sharp today," said Kennedy.

Max Kennedy of Ireland tees off during day two of The Amateur Championship at Ballyliffin Golf Club. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images

Max Kennedy will carry Irish hopes into the last 32 of The 129th Amateur Championship at Ballyliffin.

On a bright and breezy day over the Glashedy Links, Kennedy was left as the last Irishman standing after easing to a 3&2 win over France’s Oscar Couilleau in the opening match play round.