Jamie Fletcher keeps cool as David Kitt launches late surge at Irish Amateur Close

Warrenpoint’s Jamie Fletcher kept a cool head to hold off a late rally from Athenry teenager David Kitt and win the AIG Irish Amateur Close by one hole at a sun-splashed Galway.

The 21-year old, former Boys international, confessed that he once struggled to keep his emotions in check on the golf course.

But thanks to his Barton Shield and AIG Irish Senior Cup experiences with his club, he became the third Warrenpoint man to win the Irish Close title in the last 37 years.