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 will face Kildare man Brian Doran in this afternoon’s final of the 122nd South of Ireland Amateur Championship at Lahinch.

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.