Cian O'Connor shoots blistering 65 to claim Connacht Men’s Open stroke play

The 22-year-old was cheered on by his family, as they celebrated at the club where his relatives Christy O’Connor Snr and Christy O’Connor Jnr learned the game
22-year-old O'Connor claimed the trophy with a 65 on the final day. File picture

22-year-old O'Connor claimed the trophy with a 65 on the final day. File picture

Roscommon golfer Cian O’Connor held on at the death for a special win as he claimed the Connacht Men’s Open Stroke Play Championship by one shot in Galway Golf Club.

The 22-year-old was cheered on by his family, as they celebrated at the club where his relatives Christy O’Connor Snr and Christy O’Connor Jnr learned the game.

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