(CNN) -- Jamie Donaldson claimed the first European Tour title of his career with a resounding four-stroke victory at the Irish Open on Sunday. The Welshman made sure of his first win in 255 attempts with a closing six-under par round of 66 at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland -- the first time the event has taken place north of the border since 1953. "I guess it takes some people longer than others, and it's taken me a lot longer than I thought to win," Donaldson said. "The first three years went too quickly and then I was out for a year with injury, so I didn't find my feet too soon after that, and then I lost my way a bit. But over the last two to three years I feel as though I have been building to this win and it's just so nice to be finally holding this trophy," he added.
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Welshman claims maiden European Tour win at 255th attempt at Irish Open on Sunday
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The 36-year-old Donaldson finishes on 18-under par to claim â‚¬333,330 first prize at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland
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England's Anthony Wall finishes in a tie for second; Padraig Harrington's challenge fades with final round 70
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Rory McIlroy posts final round 67 to finish in tie for 11th
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