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Gleeson wins Bridgestone Order of Merit

Castle International Alex Gleeson has finished first in the race for the Bridgestone Order of Merit.

Castle International Alex Gleeson has finished first in the race for the Bridgestone Order of Merit.

Gleeson overtook long-time leader Robin Dawson at the final event of the season. The 24-year-old Dubliner took top prize thanks to his semi-final run at the AIG Irish Close in what was the first year of the Bridgestone series.

"To win the Bridgestone Order of Merit is very rewarding for me," said Gleeson. "My goal at the start of the year was to get into contention in as many events as possible.

"Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a win but I was able to have three top three finishes which shows that my game was very close. It gives me a lot of satisfaction to have performed well at home in the Irish championships. And it's been brilliant having Bridgestone involved this year, showing their support for Irish amateur golf."

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