Roscommon’s Simon Walker opened with a five-under-par 67 to take the lead in the prestigious Trade Electric-sponsored Castletroy Senior Scratch Cup.

Baltinglass’ Joe Byrne etched his name alongside the greats when he claimed a two-shot in the 73rd Midland Scratch Cup at Carlow Golf Club.

Royal Dublin’s Hugh Foley left the driver in the bag and fired a six-under 66 to snatch a share of the lead heading into the final round of the AIG Irish Amateur Close at Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort.

Cork golfer John Hickey clinched his second win in a row in the Flogas Irish Scratch Series at The K Club.