Tramore's Murray in the mix at Irish Mid-Amateur in Tipperary

Douglas golfer Peter O’Keefe shot a level par 72 giving him a share of the lead and keeping him well in contention ahead of Sunday’s final round.

MURRAY'S MINT: Pat Murray is right in contention heading into the final day at the Irish Mid-Am in Tipperary. Photo: Thos Caffrey / Golffile.

Tramore golfer Pat Murray is looking to continue his fantastic season as he holds a share of the lead heading into the final day at the Irish Mid-Amateur Men’s Championship in Tipperary.

Competitors faced a day of tough conditions with wind getting up around the course, but the experienced 53-year-old, whose parents live within walking distance of the Tipperary golf club, plotted his was around excellently to card the best round of the day, holing five birdies on his way to a 69, and a -2 total for the tournament.