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"