John McHenry: Catlin shows strongest will in battle of belief at Irish Open
John Catlin with the Irish Open trophy.
The final round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open threw up many conundrums for the viewers yesterday. As disappointed as we might have been that there were no Irish players in the frame, for those who were in contention there was the opportunity to win one of Europe’s most prestigious titles, a two-year playing exemption and a tidy first prize of €200,000.
For many adorning the top of the leaderboard, this would have been a new and exciting experience. For others, like Aaron Rai, Dean Burmester, and John Catlin, already tournament winners, it was yet another chance to grow their portfolio of titles.
