Scotland's Jamie Savage hit a sensational 203-yard rescue to 10 feet at the 18th to set up what proved to be a winning par in the Irish Amateur Open Championship at a wet and windy Royal Dublin.

Recently-crowned West of Ireland champion Jack Hume will be among the home favourites looking to hold back an international invasion when the Irish Amateur Open begins at The Royal Dublin next Thursday, writes the GUI.

The Island's Gavin Moynihan was highly impressive as he teamed up with Ballymena's Dermot McElroy to win both their matches as holders Europe built a 6-4 lead over Asia Pacific on the opening day of the Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy in scorching India.