Doyle and Fahey keep up bid for Boys title at Baltray

Irish duo win opening round matches at County Louth Golf Club

Fota Island's John Doyle defeated Japan's Kinjaro Kato on the 20th at Baltray. Picture: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

John Doyle and Adam Fahey maintained hopes of a home win in the Boys’ Amateur Championship at County Louth on the opening day of matchplay.

Doyle, a member of Fota Island, needed 20 holes to see of Japan’s Kinjaro Kato. No Irish player has won the Boys’ title since 1986.