text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_96 (finish VARCHAR, country VARCHAR, player VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the finishing position of Hale Irwin, of the United states?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT finish FROM table_name_96 WHERE country = "united states" AND player = "hale irwin"