Fourteen-year-old Hunt fired an impressive 77 to beat Chris Smith into second place by four shots. David James was edged out for second on retrogression.

David Smith led the way in Group Four with 78. One stroke behind was Kwame Caisey while Colin Brown followed a shot back to take third place.

Play in Group Three saw Doug Markey take top spot on 86. Sean Outerbridge was a shot back in second with Nick Dunkle third on 88.

At Belmont, Sean Harlington carded 50 over nine holes, edging out Alex Doyle on retrogression. Stephen McGuinness was third on 51, beating Andrew Cottingham on retrogression.

In novice play at Southampton Princess, Jaimie MacMillan fired a fine 31 over nine holes with Barry DeCouto six shots off the pace in second place. Recardo Dill was a shot further back in third place.