Murray rolls back the years as Griffin tops South of Ireland qualifiiers

Ballybofey and Stranorlar’s Ryan Griffin topped the qualifiers in the Pierse Motors VW-sponsored classic on seven-under-par as he added a 71 to his opening 66 early in the day.

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS:53-year-old Tipperary native Pat Murray, the lure of Lahinch and the South Ireland Amateur Open remains irresistible.

Being the oldest swinger in town is not great news in the modern amateur game.

But for 53-year-old Tipperary native Pat Murray, the lure of Lahinch and the South Ireland Amateur Open remains irresistible.