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CLINCHER: Roscommon's Thomas Higgins sinks the winning putt for Ireland at the European Amateur Team Championships in Estonia.

He had his 50 degree in his hands, there were 141 yards to the flag, the wind was hurting slightly but coming from the rough he was confident it was the right club.

With the weight of the world on his shoulders, and the heartbreaking memories of 12 months previous, Thomas Higgins played the shot of his life to 22-feet.