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McIlroy defends Irish title

Rory McIlroy became the first player since Joe Carr to successfully defend the title
Rory McIlroy became the first player since Joe Carr to successfully defend the title

Rory McIlroy has become the first player in 41 years to successfully defend the Irish Amateur Close Championship.

The Hollywood starlet saw off the challenge of Simon Ward 3&2 in the final at the European Club this afternoon.

The teenager reached the final after conquering Connor Doran 2&1 in this morning's semi-finals.

Simon Ward got the better of Paul O'Kane 2&1 in the other semi-final.

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