Mortiz Lampert of Germany. Photo: Pat CashmanThe Continent of Europe will be trying to retain the biennially-awarded St Andrews Trophy won in 2010 in Castelconturbia, Italy against the best amateur players from Great Britain & Ireland.

Alan Dunbar was not at his best from tee to green but holed the putts when it counted. Rathmore’s Alan Dunbar pointed to his putting as the key to his one-hole win over Austria’s Matthias Schwab in the Amateur Championship at Royal Troon.

Alan Dunbar lifts the trophy. Photo via @MrAndrewCotterRathmore’s Alan Dunbar will return as a conquering hero to Portrush for next week’s Irish Open following his nerve-tingling one hole win over Austria’s Matthias Schwab in the 36-hole final of the Amateur Championship at a wet and windy Royal Troon.

The 22-year old, who as champion will now tee it up in next month’s Open at Royal Lytham and earn an invitation to the 2013 Masters and US Open, lagged a 50 foot birdie putt at the 18th to two feet with the match all square and looked on as his young opponent missed a four footer that would have extended the match.

Alan Dunbar will battle Austria’s Matthias Schwab for the British Amateur Championship at Royal Troon on Saturday. Photo Pat Cashman/www.gui.ieRathmore’s Alan Dunbar is hoping his patience will pay off when he faces 17-year old Austrian Matthias Schwab in the 36-hole final of the 117th Amateur Championship at Royal Troon on Saturday.