Californian John Catlin continues hot streak to claim Irish Open crown

John Catlin with the Irish Open trophy. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

John Catlin picked up his second European Tour victory in three weeks as he followed Ben Crenshaw and Hubert Green into the record books as the third American winner of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.

The Californian, 30, did in style at Galgorm Castle on Sunday evening, coming from two shots behind leader Aaron Rai of England with four holes to play and closing with birdies at the 15th, 16th and 18th holes to card a six-under-par 64 to reach 10 under par for the week.