Justin Kehoe of Birr's opening round of 67 at Montrose in Scotland has given him a real chance of qualifying for this year's British Open.
Kehoe, 27, enjoyed six birdies in his round, and he stands in second place on the leaderboard, two strokes behind leader Matthew Zions of Australia.
Only three players from each of the four venues in the Final Qualifier competition will secure places at the Open in Carnoustie - that's 12 players from 400 entrants.
Kehoe is competing for one of the three Montrose slots out of a field of 96.
David Higgins is five off the lead after an opening 71 at the Downfield branch of the event.
