Thornton troubles put ‘golf in perspective’

Simon Thornton could not have endured a more contrasting day of emotions during the final round of the Andalucian Open at Marbella.

Frenchman Julien Quesne won the event — his first European Tour success — by two strokes courtesy of a course record-equalling 64 and a 17-under-par tally on the Aloha course.

Italian teenager Matteo Manassero (68) kept alive his hopes of making his pro debut at next month’s Masters by finishing second on 15 under.