Irish trio go back to school after failing to keep cards

IRELAND’S David Higgins, Stephen Browne and Michael Hoey return to the European Tour School at San Roque next month having failed to retain their cards.

It is a big blow for Higgins, who played well throughout the year but failed to make the cut in Majorca and wound up in 127th on the money list — nine spots from safety.

While Niclas Fasth was celebrating victory in the Mallorca Classic, the tournament also provided the setting for the nerve-wracking battle to maintain playing privileges for 2007.