Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_23 (place VARCHAR, score VARCHAR, player VARCHAR)

### Question ###
In what place did Des Smyth, who scored less than 71, finish?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT place FROM table_name_23 WHERE score < 71 AND player = "des smyth"