Cannon hails play-off ‘shot of my dreams’

Robbie Cannon’s superior fitness proved to be the difference as he came through two gruelling rounds and four play-off holes to win a thrilling Irish Amateur Open in sensational style at Royal Dublin.

“If I had been beaten in a play-off I would have had no comeback,” said Cannon, who is a much sought-after strength and conditioning coach. “All the training I have done over the last five years and this winter has really paid off.”

The 34-year-old closed with two 75s to finish tied with defending champion Gavin Moynihan of The Island and Scotland’s Graeme Robertson, setting up a three-hole aggregate play-off over the famed Dollymount links.