Irish players progress at Amateur Championships

Disappointment for Cork golfers Jack Murphy and David Howard

Gavin Tiernan is tied for sixth after the second qualifying round of the Amateur Championship. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images

Three Irish players have guaranteed their place in the knockout rounds of the Amateur Championship.

Gavin Tiernan (Co Louth) was best of the Irish qualifers, finishing tied for 6th on six under after the second round of strokeplay at Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports.