Irish slump at tour Qualifying School in Spain

Headfort’s Brian Casey is the only Irishman inside the qualifying places after a disastrous third day for the green army at the Second Stage of the Qualifying School in Spain.

An extraordinary Casey made nine birdies in an eight under 64 at Panorámica Golf and Sport Resort in Castellón to move up one spot to second place on 19 under, two strokes behind American amateur Scott Fernandez.

With 18 spots in next weekend’s Final Stage on offer at each of the four venues, the rest of the Irish are outside the magic number.