Welsh wizard Ian Woosnam continued his love affair with Ireland when he stormed from six shots behind to snatch Irish Seniors Open in a play-off thriller at Ballybunion.

The 2006 Ryder Cup skipper, 51, got a perfect read from veteran local caddie “Small” Sean Walsh and popped in a four footer to beat American miracle man Bob Boyd with a birdie at the third extra hole. It was Woosnam’s fourth big win in Ireland following back to back Carroll’s Irish Open wins in 1988 and 1989 and that thrilling Ryder Cup win three years ago.

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