Moran holds his nerve to win Close

It took Rob Moran until the third play-off hole of an epic battle with his good friend, and reigning champion, Quentin Carew, to finally claim the win at Malone.

WINNER: Irish Close winner Rob Moran. Pic: Fran Caffrey / Golffile

Castle golfer Rob Moran was thrilled to finally get over the line as he rolled in a 13 foot putt to seal the AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close Championship.

It took until the third play-off hole of an epic battle with his good friend, and reigning champion, Quentin Carew, to finally claim the win at Malone.