Multiple championship winner Pat Murray had enough with a three over 75 to share top spot with locals Nicky Duggan and Seanie Burns in the first round of the 2015 Titleist sponsored Mid West Alliance at Dromoland Castle.
Castletroy's Eamonn Haugh made four birdies in his last seven holes to add a 69 to his opening 72 and take a one-stroke lead into Sunday's final round of the Munster Mid-Amateur Championship at Limerick Golf Club.