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_23 (place VARCHAR, score VARCHAR, player VARCHAR)
### Question:
In what place did Des Smyth, who scored less than 71, finish?
### Answer:
SELECT place FROM table_name_23 WHERE score < 71 AND player = "des smyth"