Despite an impressive first round 64, Jose Maria Olazabal declared Pádraig Harrington has to “at least win” the Barclays Championship to be even considered for a Ryder Cup wildcard pick.

ENGLAND’S David Dixon blasted a five under par 67 to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the European Tour Qualifying School finals in Spain.

A FINAL hole bogey and a brilliant finish by Austrian Hans Peter Bacher ended David Higgins’ dream of a Tour return at the European Tour Qualifying School Finals at PGA Catalunya Resort in Spain.

Irish interest in the British Amateur championship ended at Royal Lytham and St Annes today.