Magical Maybin makes the cut

Four of the five Irish are still in contention for European Tour cards next year after a remarkable day at the Qualifying School Final Stage at the PGA Catalunya resort in north-east Spain.

Peter Lawrie, Kevin Phelan, Simon Thornton and Gareth Maybin — the latter coming back from the dead on a day he produced 10 birdies, all made the cut and will all start this morning’s penultimate fifth round.

But the dream is over for Donegal’s Michael McGeady, who finished two-over for the day yesterday and four over in total for tied 111th.