Mark McGrath

Brazill dazzle as Rob stalks Shepherd in Thurles

Naas ace Rob Bazill is just two shots behind impressive English raider Laird Shepherd at the halfway stage of the Irish Boys Amateur Open Championship at Thurles.

Brazill dazzle as Rob stalks Shepherd in Thurles

Le Blanc goes mad but Dawson leads

Robin Dawson continues to impress this season. Picture by Pat Cashman Faithlegg’s Robin Dawson shot a splendid opening round of 67 - five under par - to lead after the first round of the Irish Boys Amateur Open Championship at an immaculately presented Lisburn Golf Club.