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American Patrick Adler becomes first Lahinch member to win ‘South' for 56 years

Chicago’s Patrick Adler became the first Lahinch member to capture the Pierse Motors VW-sponsored South of Ireland Amateur Open for 56 years when he beat Millicent’s Brian Doran 3 and 2 at the West Clare links.

American Patrick Adler becomes first Lahinch member to win ‘South' for 56 years

South of Ireland: "Ace" Adler to face Murray; Doran takes on Campbell-slayer Hill

American Patrick Adler timed his first hole-in-one to perfection when he aced the 16th to clinch a dream spot in the semi-finals of the Pierse Motors VW-sponsored South of Ireland Championship at sun-splashed Lahinch.

South of Ireland: "Ace" Adler to face Murray; Doran takes on Campbell-slayer Hill

South of Ireland: Murray and Campbell remain on track as Lahinch looks to Loftus and Adler

Colm Campbell remains on course to defend his title in the Pierse Motors VW-sponsored South of Ireland Championship but Lahinch is also hopeful of getting its first home winner since 1968.

South of Ireland: Murray and Campbell remain on track as Lahinch looks to Loftus and Adler