England won the Ladies Home International matches at Aberdovey in Wales. The Irish Ladies Team defeated England on the opening day and Scotland on Friday but were beaten by Wales on Thursday to finish second in the three-day tournament.
Mike Stewart presents David Dixon with his first prize cheque at the Q-School at PGA Catalunya Resort.England’s Jamie Elson epitomised the fighting spirit needed to succeed at the six-round European Tour Qualifying School when he holed a 40-foot bomb for birdie on his 108th and final hole of the week to earn his card on the seven-under par limit.
Nick Dougherty. Photo Eoin Clarke/www.golffile.ieNick Dougherty confessed that he could end up in the nuthouse if he reflects for too long on how poorly he’s played this year.
David Higgins two putts the par-five 18th on the Tour Course for his sixth birdie of the day at PGACatalunya. David Higgins drew on his vast experience to keep his cool and open with a five under par 65 at the European Tour Qualifying School finals on an otherwise frustrating day for Ireland’s hopefuls.